Applying for College
Access the best college application resources on the web--online
campus tours, college planning tools, testing resources, financial aid info,
electronic application information.
Campus Tours: Virtual College Tours
CampusTours.com provides virtual college tours of over 850 colleges and universities. Although not a substitute for an actual campus visit, CampusTours presents an online alternative to the college view book, and is one of the most popular online college guides with students. Many of the college and university websites feature online application or a downloadable college application.
Lots of information and really good tools such as a General College Application Timeline outlining steps from the freshman through senior high school years. The site also includes tidbits such as must learn words for boosting your SAT score and a wonderful college search engine. Although website offers free registration and many freebies, some services require a fee.
A wealth of information on successful application for financial assistance for training. Grants, Scholarships, Internships and more. A wealth of resources that help you to pay your for training and education.
Georgia
Mentor.org
Online guide to Georgia's Private Colleges and
Universities. An online resource to help students and their families select a
college, apply for admission, and plan to finance higher education. Offers
access to information and admissions applications for independent colleges and
universities within Georgia. Student is responsible for the standard fee charged
by a college or university upon submitting an application for admission, but
otherwise, services are provided free of charge.
Good advice and articles by students and others on the high school experience, the road to college, success in college, and jobs and careers.
One-stop site for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options and college planning. Features step-by-step guides for middle and high school, undergraduate, graduate, and adult students and prospective students.
Pros and Cons to Applying to College Electronically
Interesting article by Mark Clayton, staff writer for the Christian Science Monitor, outlining the pluses and minuses of applying online for college.
Southwest Georgia Schools and Universities
Explore Southwest Georgia's own technical schools, colleges and universities.
Comprehensive information portal providing answers to your questions on education, career, government and more.
Testing Websites
PSAT and SAT Prep for Georgia Students. Worried about the SAT. Worry no more! Preparing for the SATs just got easier for Georgia students. And, it’s free! Georgia has launched two programs to help both public and private high school students in Georgia prepare for the PSAT and the SAT. The first program, GAcollege411's online College Test Prep is free and available to all Georgia citizens. In addition, the state has just launched The College Board's Official SAT Prep Course, a free online SAT prep class for Georgia's public school students
CollegeBoard.com. Information of PSAT, SAT, SAT II and CLEP exams. Learn what admission exams are needed and how they impact college admission. Find out how a young person can prepare for the years ahead and maybe even get college credit before going to college. Also provides information regarding services for students with disabilities and information on the college-level APcourse program's 31 courses and 34 exams across 19 subject areas.
ACT.org. Provides information on the ACT Assessment® --a widely accepted college entrance exam, designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
4Tests.com. Provides free practice exams. This site is useful if you can tolerate the slow pace and the endless pop-ups. Gives students insight into the difficulty of the exams. Tests are taken at students pace, giving them the opportunity to use a reference material as they work their way through.
This Association of American Medical Colleges hosted website is an excellent source for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine or for those who are applying to medical college. Tomorrowsdoctors.org provides resources for students currently in medical college and for those who have completed their M.D. degree and have successfully matched to a residency program.
Although Sallie Mae is primarily known for its financing of educational loans, this website provides a wealth of information on the college application process. You'll find pointers on the entire "Go-to-College" process from preparation to getting loans. Wiredscholar.com also has interactive tools that enable you to analyze the affordability of schools and compare financial aid award letters.
Free, powerful tools for the college planning and application process for new and continuing students. Site includes free online student planner, free online test prep for SAT and ACT, online college application resources, financial aid info, virtual campus tours and so much more. Registration process requires submission of personal information. Interaction tools for guidance counselors available.
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