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How can I narrow down my college search?
When can I take the SAT?
What scores do I need? Visit BigFuture™ to learn how your scores compare to those of the freshmen at the schools where you're applying. Follow these steps:
Click "Applying" in the menu on the left.
Click the "SAT & ACT Scores" tab.
Which colleges require the SAT essay?
How do I apply to college?
The Common App website is a great place to start. Hundreds of colleges and universities accept the Common App.
The National Association for College Admissions Counseling has a great application checklist.
Or you can use EE's own application checklist spreadsheet here.
Where can I research scholarships?
Create an account and find 100s of scholarships on Cappex.com.
Where can I get help filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Council) has tons of resources
Check out ISAC's events calendar to find an information session or application workshop near you.
Where can I learn more about the different types of aid available?
Visit studentaid.ed.gov, a site hosted by the US Department of Education.
Learn about the various Gift Assistance Programs (GAP) administered by Illinois Student Assistance Council (ISAC).
Can I sign up for alerts or other notifications about the financial aid process?
Follow Federal Student Aid on social media to get reminders, video tutorials, and more:
Sign up for alerts and get your questions answered by experts. Text your name to the phone number that corresponds to your area code:
(847) 243-6470 | (630) 216-4910 | (217) 207-3265 | (708) 252-3890
(773) 453-9520 | (815) 242-4630 | (309) 306-7066 | (618) 223-6450
Are there any videos I can watch for advice on the college application process?
The Big Future video gallery has 12 pages of videos on everything from choosing your major to being a commuter to busting myths about financial aid.
Where can I get tips for college application essays?
College Vine's tips for the UIUC essay are actually relevant to any college essay. Read them here.
How can I make sense of all the terminology and abbreviations associated with college admissions and the Common App?
Check the Common App online dictionary.
This HuffPost article explains "early action" versus "early decision" as well as "restricted early action" and "rolling admissions."
At the Common App Solutions Center, you can learn about the different types of recommendation letters, evaluations, and school reports you or your counselor may have to submit.
How can I learn about trade schools and other vocational programs?
Read this Prep Scholar article about college versus trade schools and how to apply to each.
Read this Career School Now article about how to pay for trade school.
Use the resources at CareerOneStop.org.
Explore the Noble Network Alumni resource, "Ambitious Postsecondary Pathways."
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