College Search Pathfinder
Use the following Web resources to help you with your most important research project yet - your college decision.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Adventures in Education /College planning resources, career guidance
Campus Explorer /Search for colleges by location & degree/program type, advice
section and videos from real students with each college review
College Confidential /Tools for choosing, applying to, and paying for college
College Crunch /College reviews, profiles, tips for figuring out college
financing & career planning advice
College Grazing /Interest surveys designed to help you think about
all things college related
College View /Career information, university profiles, scholarship & financial aid help
SchoolsintheUSA.com /Review college & university programs across the U.S.
Shmoop College 101 /Guide to college and university admissions
U. S. News College Page /Search for the school that best fits you.
Get details on loans, grants, and scholarships.
Unigo / Learn about colleges from the inside with student generated reviews,
videos, and photos
INTERACTIVE SEARCH TOOLS
Determine which schools best meet your needs based on academics, selectivity, diversity, environment, costs, distance, etc.
College Board Matchmaker /Generate a list of colleges that match your
preferences or research a college you already have in mind.
College Board LikeFind /Information to help plan, apply, and pay for college.
Princeton Review Advanced School Search /Helps navigate the complexities of
college admissions.
College Toolkit /Help with every step of the college admission process.
U. S. News College Personality Quiz /Find out how your attitude toward school
impacts planning for college.
Career Explorer: Find Colleges /Find your perfect college, be it near or far.
CollegeNet /Put your insights and ideas into writing to help earn scholarships.
College View /Get a list of schools to match your need perfectly.
Peterson's College Search /Find the best colleges and universities for you.
NCES College Search /College Navigator helps find the right school for you.
Careers and Colleges Search /Tools to assist in college planning.
U. S. College Search /Find a college that matches your needs.
E-Learning Search /Search undergraduate distance learning options.
Today's Military /Learn about opportunities available in the military
COMPARE YOUR SELECTIONS
Collegeboard.com - Side by Side Comparison /Compare colleges side by side.
CAREER ADVICE
Use the following sites to explore careers and majors.
Occupational Outlook Handbook /Find out about hundreds of different
types of jobs.
Career Explorer /Job descriptions for dozens of major career fields.
Princeton Review Choosing a Major /Help in selecting a college major.
StudentJobs.gov /Federal government jobs for students and recent graduates.
Career City: Self Assessments /Explore majors and careers based on
your preferencees.
Career Explorer Aptitude Test /Find a career that matches your skills and interests.
KEEP ON SCHEDULE WITH COLLEGE DATES AND DEADLINES
These planning tools will help make sure you don't miss important opportunities.
American Education Services College Calendar
College Admissions Timeline from About.com
My College Calendar /Organize college applications & important due dates
DIRECTORIES
Easy access to university home pages where you'll find background information and be able to download applications and apply online.
Yahoo! Colleges and Universities
ESSAY HELP
Your essay offers you the opportunity to separate yourself from thousands of other applicants. It is a critical part of your college application.
Three Steps to a Great College Essay(College Board)
FINANCIAL AID
College Board: Pay for College
FinAid /Award-winning site for financial aid information, advice, and tools
Student Guide: Financial Aid (US DOE)
RESUMES
