Other Resources
Other Resources
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The following is a list of additional resources about a wide variety of topics related to the College Admissions Process -- this list will be updated as new resources are found and verified. . .
From Ethan Sawyer, The College Essay Guy:
A guide to developing a balanced list of 8-10 schools, plus how to decide whether or not to apply early
How to Develop a Great College List
College Application & Admissions Timeline
How to Research Colleges (Without Visiting a Campus)
How to Decide Whether to Apply Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED)
My favorite resources for brainstorming everything you'll need for your college application
What Do Colleges look for in a Student
The "Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me" List: A Brainstorm Exercise
Everything you need to write a personal statement that matters
How to Write About Coronavirus / COVID-19 In Your College Essay & Application
How to Write a College Essay Step-by-Step: The Ultimate Guide (A blog post version of my Free 1-Hour Guide)
Write beautiful supplemental essays with these strategies, how-to guides, and example essays
School Specific Supplemental Essay Guides
University of California Guides
The Super Essay (Combining Prompts to Save Time)
The "Extracurricular Activity" Essay
Comprehensive guides for some of the most underrated parts of the college application
The Additional Information Section
Calculating the true costs of college
Full Guide: Paying for College in Four Steps
A Step-by-Step Financial Aid Guide for International Students
College Application Fee Waivers: Who Qualifies and How to Get Them
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter
What to do once your application is submitted
How to Write a Scholarship Essay
More Scholarship Essay Examples
What to Do if You’re Rejected From Every College You Applied to
A few other important things to keep in mind
Admissions Data
Admissions Data
Early and Regular Decision Admit Rates (updated July 2021)
Common Data Set - Google “name of school + CDS” and find a list of factors that a particular school takes into account when evaluating applicants
College List Building Tools
College List Building Tools
ScholarMatcher - awesome search tool for low-income/first gen students
Corsava (sign up for a free counselor account) - great first step to building a college list
College Equity Index - tool to help Black students build their college lists
The Hundred-Seven - searchable database of HBCU academic programs
I’m First - guide for first-generation college students and their families
Campus Pride - resources for the LGBTQ+ community
Women’s Colleges - learn more about options for female-identified students
Men’s Colleges - learn more about options for male-identified students
American Indian College Fund - list and descriptions of tribal colleges and universities
Catholic Colleges and Universities - list of U.S. based institutions
Virtual Campus Visits
Virtual Campus Visits
https://www.appily.com/virtual-college-tours
In addition, many colleges/universities now have their own campus tours listed on their websites
Gap Year Opportunities and Summer Programs
Gap Year Opportunities and Summer Programs
International Gap Year Programs
Employment, Cultural Exchange and Volunteering
Find your college preferences in minutes
Do you want to be surrounded by fellow students who love the great outdoors? Do you learn best through discussion-based classes? Corsava asks you the questions that help you discover your deeper preferences so you can find your best college fit.
Guide To The College Admission Process
"Start Your Journey" -- resources in "process order" about all parts of the Admission Process
Educational Resources
The following resources are designed for high school student-athletes, parents, coaches and other who help students successfully navigate the initial-eligibility process.
Quick Hits
Quick Hits
Initial-Eligibility Brochure: A basic look at the requirements to becoming an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.
Division I Academic Requirements: A brief overview of Division I initial-eligibility academic requirements.
Division II Academic Requirements: A brief overview of Division II initial-eligibility academic requirements.
Division III Amateurism Requirements: A brief overview of Division III amateurism requirements for college-bound international student athletes.
Comprehensive Guides
Comprehensive Guides
Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete: A comprehensive guide to the initial-eligibility process.
Guide to International Academic Standards: A comprehensive guide to the initial-eligibility process for international students.
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA):
Membership Guide to the
NAIA Eligibility Center
This comprehensive guide to policies, procedures, and best practices serves as a primary resource for all topics related to the NAIA Eligibility Center.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA):
Resources for Students and Parents
Our mission at NASFAA is to provide professional development and services for financial aid administrators; advocate for public policies that increase student access and success; serve as a forum on student financial aid issues and commit to diversity throughout all activities.
While our primary focus at NASFAA is assisting financial aid administrators, we have compiled some resources below for students, parents, and counselors.
FairTest: Includes an up-to-date list of Test-Optional Colleges
FairTest is engaged in a variety of public education, information gathering, analysis, research and network building activities in support of its mission to improve educational assessment and fight misuses of standardized testing. We are the “go to” expert resource for national and local media outlets on matters of standardized testing and assessment, and are working to reform the assessment landscape to benefit students and educational institutions.
Jobs and Career:
Monster Career Advice -- www.monster.com/career-advice
Fastweb Part-Time Jobs -- www.fastweb.com/part-time-jobs
Career Planning -- www.fastweb.com/career-planning
Bureau of Labor Statistics -- www.bls.gov
Web Resources:
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) -- www.eric.ed.gov
College Insight -- www.collegeinsight.org
Student Tax Info -- www.irs.gov/individuals/students
Selective Service System -- www.sss.gov
Social Security Administration -- www.ssa.gov
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