College/Postgraduate Connection

Selecting a college, university, or other postgraduate school to attend is a very personal decision that requires considering many options. Use the following links to research a variety of schools, majors, entrance requirements, and sources for scholarshops and financial aid. High school Guidance Departments can provide additional information.

COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION

American Colleges and Universities Links to colleges and universities across the United States
Brain Track College and University directory
College Board Online  College Board website with information about testing, scholarships, financial aid, college search, online college applications, and careers
College Net college search, financial aid, Internet admission applications
College Opportunities On-Line (COOL) College Search online
College Place Help in choosing the right schook and completing paperwork
College Planning Network
College Profiles Two-year colleges and career centers
College Quest Created by Peterson's to assist in locating colleges and securing financial aid
College Search Find a college on College Board's website
College Source Online
College Tours Virtual tours of a large number of colleges
College View College, career, and financial information
Community College Review Community College profiles
Community College Web List of links to Community Colleges
Educational Testing Service
Explore Virginia Colleges Answers questions about attending college
FAFSA Online - Application for Federal Student Aid
Guide to College Admissions Suggestions for locating a college, taking tests, making application, and financing a college education
KnowHow2Go Planning for college from middle school through high school
Making It Count College and career planning information
Online colleges
Peterson's College Guide
Princeton Review
Schools in the USA Searchable database of undergraduate college programs as well as career profiles
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Information on Virginia's Colleges and Universities
Think College College planning for middle school and high school students and parents
Virginia Career View Online college search and information concerning education and work
Virginia Colleges and Universities Links to colleges and universities in Virginia
Virginia's Community Colleges - Information and links for Virginia's Community Colleges
Vocational Schools Database Information to help locate postgraduate programs
Vocational Information Center Large number of vocational resources including ·careers, skills, schools, job market information,educator information, reference materials, academic information, and more
Vocational Information Resources Links to Vocational Organizations and Educational Agencies, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Libraries, and Articles, Texts, Lessons and Educators

State Mentor Systems A Mentor system is an online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan to finance higher education.

Delaware Mentor
Georgia Mentor
Kentucky Mentor
Pennsylvania Mentor
Tennessee Mentor
Virginia Mentor
West Virginia Mentor

TEST PREPARATION

Free Vocabulary 5000 SAT preparation works with brief definitions
number2.com - Free SAT test preparation
Princeton Review offers several online test preparation choices including FreeOnline
Vocabulary University Vocabulary games and exercises to prepare for PSAT, SAT, and ACT

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

College Is Possible -Resources to aid in planning for college
College Savings Plans Network
FastWeb Scholarship Search 
FAFSA Online Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid Guide to information on grants, loans, and work-study assistance
Financial Aid Page 
How College Financial Aid Works Explanation of college scholarships, loans and work opportunities with suggestions for combining them into a financial aid package
Scholarship Resources
students.gov U. S. Government guide to college, career, military, and financial aid
Virginia College Savings Plan - Information on Virginia's Pre-paid college tuition plan