On-line College Scouting Tool
OCS is a nationwide searchable database of high school talent bridging the gap between high school students and college recruiters. Whether it is academics, fine arts, or sports, this free service provides access to over 2,300 colleges across the United States. Password-protected information is not available to the general public and is only accessible to faculty and college recruiters. Essentially, it places a free personal profile in front of college recruiters.
http://www.OnlineCollegeNetwork.com
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FastWeb!
Students can find scholarships, organize and delete the awards in their scholarship search results, find improved tips and how-to's, and more! The newest feature of the site is a college search. Working much like the scholarship search, the site matches students to colleges and universities based on information they submit. After a student answers a series of questions about their college criteria, they are given a customized list of schools to consider. Students can also compare their background against specific schools. Information about each school's student body enrollment, admissions, academics, contact information, and more is provided. Students can even request admissions information from specific colleges and universities.
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CollegeNet
"Go to college, change the world" This is the motto of a website the offers eight key Internet admissions services to help students with the college admissions process. Students can narrow down college choices by region, college sports, major, tuition, and several other criteria. The site also includes valuable information on educational issues, college recruiting, financial aid, scholarship, and much more!
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Number2
Created by university professors and graduate students in 1995, this site provides students with exposure to materials tested by the SAT, ACT, and GRE. It also includes a free vocabulary-building section. Rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top websites for college-bound students, Number2.com brings FREE test-prep to a wide audience.
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Collegeboard
This site makes it easier for parents and students to have a successful experience preparing for and applying to college. It includes Planning for College, Taking the Tests, Finding the Right College, Getting into College, Paying for College, and My Organizer. Registration for the SAT is also available at this site.
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CollegeView
Hobson's CollegeView enables students to research careers, colleges, and financial aid. A main feature is its inclusion of historically black colleges and Christian colleges. Featured articles inform both students and parents of valuable do's and don'ts in the college admissions process.
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USNews
In addition to the news, finance, and technology the magazine covers, there is a vast section dedicated to both education and careers. Students can research these areas: College, Graduate School, E-Learning, College Step-By-Step, Financial Aid, Community College, Hot Job Track, Your First Career, and Benefits.
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Peterson's
Described as the most comprehensive and heavily traveled education resource on the Internet, Peterson's has helped to connect individuals, educational institutions, and corporations since 1966. It is designed to help consumers with the depth and breadth of information they need to make informed decisions about their education or career; scholarships, grants, and prizes; and preparation for a variety of admissions tests.
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Discover
Now an Internet site managed by ACT, Discover offers students the opportunity to explore many areas: Inventories, Majors, Schools, Occupations, Job Search, and My Portfolio. Its interactive features make it both useful and fun for the student. This site also offers a multitude of information on testing, and students can register on-line for the ACT.
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Financial Aid
www.pin.ed.gov Seniors need to go to this site immediately and sign up for a pin number. Doing this will enable you to complete the FAFSA (Free Financial Aid) on-line. This is the fastest and easiest way to see if you qualify for financial aid. Do this now!!! Don't delay!!! You cannot, however, complete the actual form until January 1, 2003, but you can go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to preview the form. Remember: DO NOT COMPLETE AT THIS TIME; WAIT UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2003!
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Other Financial Aid Sites
Hispanic college fund information www.hispanicfund.org United Negro College Fund information www.uncf.org American Indian College Fund information www.collegefund.org
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