Sites primarily about getting accepted into a university or college as a student.
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- FastWeb The scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications.
- Mapping Your Future Information about college and career planning.
- College & University Advice on choosing a career path, finding a school and getting financial aid.
- Black Excel: The College Help Network Features links to resources to help African American students navigate the college admissions process.
- Higher Education Funding Council for England - HEFCE Promotes and funds teaching and research in higher education institutions. Includes general information and sections on finance, good practice, and research.
- CollegeBound Network A resource offering high school students an inside look at the college admissions process and college life. Financial aid facts and virtual college tours.
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) This site addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree.
- Common Application An online undergraduate college application accepted by over 400 independent colleges.
- Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ A guide to colleges that admit homeschooled applicants and other college information for their families.
- eGuidanceCounselor Free information and links related to the college selection, application and admission process.
- Laissez-Faire College Rankings An interesting antidote to the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report and the others. Written by a poster from the newsgroup soc.college.admissions.
- How College Admission Works Guide to college admissions, with information from the Duke University admissions director. Includes a full page of related links.
- College Admissions from About.com News plus tips on scholarships, applications, rank, tests, visitations, essays and interviews.
- NYTimes.com - Different Lives, One Goal: Finding the Key to College The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part one of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]
- NYTimes.com - Preparing Applications, Fine-Tuning Applicants Second of a three-part series where The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]
- NYTimes.com - At Last, College Answers, and a Few New Questions The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part three of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]
- My College Guide Source to ask admission questions, search for colleges, and download common admission forms.
- iApply Provides information and services about preparing, applying and paying for college.
- JustColleges Features colleges in the USA, India, UK, Australia, and Canada. Also included are articles, essays, test preparation tips, and FAQs on colleges, graduate and business schools.
- College Planning Simplified Guide to the selection and admission process, includes information on financial aid and scholarships.
- College Admissions Plus Newsletter concerning admissions and related educational issues.
- Statementofpurpose.com Offers tips on writing a statement of purpose and provides sample essays.
- Yahoo! News Provides links to news and feature articles.
- Admissions Consultants Admissions consulting advice for applicants preparing essays and applications to the top colleges, universities, medical and business schools.
- XAP.com College admission applications, financial aid and scholarship search and planning.
- CollegeNET Guide to colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Provides information on college admissions, links to academic resources, and online applications.
- DiplomaGuide A guide to college admissions. Also discusses high school diplomas and the GED.
- Free College Applications List of U.S. colleges that do not charge application fees if you apply under certain circumstances.
- The Sam Jackson College Experience A personal student weblog about the college admissions process and college life.
- Transition to College An assessment designed to help students make decisions during the admissions process, including college and major selection. A fee-based service.
- MyRoad Resource for education and career planning. Explore personality types, majors, colleges, and careers.
- College Summit A national US non-profit organization that helps high schools raise their college enrollment rates by building a college-going culture.
- MyChances.net Free program allowing peers to comment on your admissions application and essay. Includes admissions statistics and a forum.
- Early-Decision Programs Full-text of the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with early-decision programs.