"Pointing Students and Their Families Toward College Success"
Resources & Links
Many times we are asked for additional resources. Here is a list of the most common ones.
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
Definitions of Admission Options in Higher Education
Looking for Seven Red Flags When Applying to a For-Profit College
IPEDS/COOL College Search
The updated IPEDS/COOL site with a college search engine that leads to great information about most colleges.
Common Application
The standard college application used by approximately 300 selective colleges in the United States.
Universal College Application
A new college application by the team that brought you the original Common Application.
SAT/ACT SITES
SAT Test Prep
http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
This is the home site of the SAT and SAT subject test.
ACT Test Prep
This if the official test home of the ACT exam. This is one of the best prep sites for the ACT exam.
NACAC Statement on Students' Rights and Responsibilities
NACAC Discussion Brief: International Interest in US Higher Education and International Recruiting Practice:
Discussion brief designed to identify key issues in international recruiting and questions facing college/university community
NCAA Eligibility Center
This is the starting point for all students who are interested in participating in varsity sports at the college level.
FINANCIAL AID SITES
 |
www.fafsa.ed.gov The official site for completing the Application for Federal Student Aid. |
 |
www.pin.ed.gov/ To complete the FAFSA on the Web, both the student and one parent should apply for Department of Education PIN numbers. You can apply here |
Get College Funding
The starting point for families trying to understand basic college financial aid.
Applying for Financial Aid in 7 Easy Steps
SITES OF INTEREST
 |
www.carnegiefoundation.org/ This website is an outstanding repository of information regarding graduation rates for colleges and universities nationwide, amongst other data. |
www.collegeresults.org/
This website is an outstanding repository of information regarding graduation rates for colleges and universities nationwide, amongst other data.
NACUBO 2006 Endowment Study
Information on the largest endowments of colleges in the United States. This information can be important in deciding which college has the financial resources for help its students.
Campus Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool Website
US Department of Education website providing information on campus crime data.
P.O. Box 776
Malibu, California 90265
Phone: (310) 883-8705
Email: counselor@thecollegeadmissionsconsultant.com
