Directory of Admissions Resources

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Sites primarily about getting accepted into a university or college as a student.

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Resources in This Category

• Admissions Consultants

  http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/
  Admissions consulting advice for applicants preparing essays and applications to the top colleges, universities, medical and business schools.

• Black Excel: The College Help Network

  http://www.blackexcel.org/
  Features links to resources to help African American students navigate the college admissions process.

• College & University

  http://www.university-college.net/
  Advice on choosing a career path, finding a school and getting financial aid.

• College Admissions from About.com

  http://collegeapps.about.com/
  News plus tips on scholarships, applications, rank, tests, visitations, essays and interviews.

• College Admissions Plus

  http://admissionsplus.blogspot.com/
  Newsletter concerning admissions and related educational issues.

• College Planning Simplified

  http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com/
  Guide to the selection and admission process, includes information on financial aid and scholarships.

• College Summit

  http://www.collegesummit.org/
  A national US non-profit organization that helps high schools raise their college enrollment rates by building a college-going culture.

• CollegeBound Network

  http://www.collegebound.net/
  A resource offering high school students an inside look at the college admissions process and college life. Financial aid facts and virtual college tours.

• CollegeNET

  https://www.collegenet.com/
  Guide to colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Provides information on college admissions, links to academic resources, and online applications.

• Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ

  http://learninfreedom.org/colleges_4_hmsc.html
  A guide to colleges that admit homeschooled applicants and other college information for their families.

• Common Application

  http://www.commonapp.org/
  An online undergraduate college application accepted by over 400 independent colleges.

• DiplomaGuide

  http://diplomaguide.com/
  A guide to college admissions. Also discusses high school diplomas and the GED.

• Early-Decision Programs

  http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED470540.pdf
  Full-text of the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with early-decision programs.

• eGuidanceCounselor

  http://www.eguidancecounselor.com/
  Free information and links related to the college selection, application and admission process.

• FastWeb

  http://www.fastweb.com/
  The scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications.

• Free College Applications

  http://www.porcelina.net/freeapps/
  List of U.S. colleges that do not charge application fees if you apply under certain circumstances.

• Higher Education Funding Council for England - HEFCE

  http://www.hefce.ac.uk/
  Promotes and funds teaching and research in higher education institutions. Includes general information and sections on finance, good practice, and research.

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

  http://www.hacu.net/
  This site addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree.

• How College Admission Works

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/college-admission.htm
  Guide to college admissions, with information from the Duke University admissions director. Includes a full page of related links.

• iApply

  http://www.iapply.bridges.com/
  Provides information and services about preparing, applying and paying for college.

• JustColleges

  http://www.justcolleges.com/
  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.

• Laissez-Faire College Rankings

  http://collegeadmissions.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/laissez-faire-1999-2000.txt
  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.

• Mapping Your Future

  http://mappingyourfuture.org/
  Information about college and career planning.

• My College Guide

  http://www.mycollegeguide.org/
  Source to ask admission questions, search for colleges, and download common admission forms.

• MyChances.net

  http://www.mychances.net/
  Free program allowing peers to comment on your admissions application and essay. Includes admissions statistics and a forum.

• MyRoad

  https://myroad.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp
  Resource for education and career planning. Explore personality types, majors, colleges, and careers.

• NYTimes.com - At Last, College Answers, and a Few New Questions

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/07/nyregion/07COLL.html
  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]

• NYTimes.com - Different Lives, One Goal: Finding the Key to College

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/05/education/05COLL.html
  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

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/06/nyregion/06COLL.html
  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]

• Statementofpurpose.com

  http://www.statementofpurpose.com/
  Offers tips on writing a statement of purpose and provides sample essays.

• The Sam Jackson College Experience

  http://www.samjackson.org/college
  A personal student weblog about the college admissions process and college life.

• Transition to College

  http://www.ttcreport.com/
  An assessment designed to help students make decisions during the admissions process, including college and major selection. A fee-based service.

• XAP.com

  http://www.xap.com/
  College admission applications, financial aid and scholarship search and planning.

• Yahoo! News

  http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&c=yahoo_news&p=college+admissions
  Provides links to news and feature articles.

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