Online Resources

There are an abundance of websites offering information about every aspect of the college admission process. Here are a number of sites we find reliable and informative.

Essential Sites

Naviance Family Connection: Summit uses this throughout the college planning process. It lists every scholarship we know of with application links and deadline information.
The Common Application: The standardized application used by many colleges and universities.
ACT: Administers the ACT test. Free prep materials.
College Board: Administers the PSAT, SAT and Advanced Placement tests.
NCAA Eligibility Center: Provides information about eligibility for Division I and II.
FAFSA: Free Application for federal student aid, need-based applications and scholarships.

Researching Colleges in the U.S.

Go See Campus: A a college search engine with a trip planner tool.
Princeton Review: Offers test prep options.
Kaplan: Offers test prep options.
Campus Tours: Offers virtual tours of colleges.
Unigo: Offers student’s reviews of colleges they attend.
College Confidential: A forum where you can ask questions of insiders.
Colleges That Change Lives: Directory of colleges worth consideration.
Reputation Management: A guide to a student's online reputation.

Researching Colleges outside the U.S.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Sites

FAFSA: Free Application for federal student aid, need-based applications and scholarships.
FastWEB: Offers a personalized scholarship search for various merit awards.
FinAid: Offers users information about every type of financial aid and scholarship.
FinAid/OtherAid: Offers information about scholarships for students with disabilities.
Black Students: Helps African-American students find the latest scholarships and grants.
Merit Aid: Lists merit aid organized by state.
Sallie Mae: The nation’s leading provider of funds for insured student loans.
Federal Student Aid: A student gateway to the U.S. government. (More than financial aid.)
U.S. Department of Education
Scholarships.com: How to fund your education.
CSS / Financial Aid PROFILE
Tax Benefits for Education
Online Schools: College financial aid guide.

Disabled Family Resources

Other Online Test Prep Sites

Number2: Free practice tests for the SAT and ACT.
Prep Me: For profit company offers a diagnostic SAT and ACT.
Reviews.com: Evaluates ACT and SAT prep courses.