Resources
College Search
Common App Application for almost 900 US-based universities.
Big Future (College Board company) Comprehensive, current and complete profiles of every college in the United States and many across the globe. Allows for many search criteria to consider when searching for your perfect match.
Cappex Comprehensive, current and complete profiles of most college in the United States, Canada and UK as well as a scholarship database, with advanced matching algorithms. A great tool for organizing your list.
College Confidential Platform with a search tool and a great forum for any question about any college.
Niche Provides student-sourced details for each college on its list that is aggregated into a “report card” and overall grade. Niche gives grades for professors, athletics, dorms and safety, among other concerns. Plus, it creates its rankings based on data from the U.S. Department of Education (DoED) so that you can browse colleges by state or major.Very helpful resourceafter college acceptances come in, to make your final college decision.
Peterson’s: Search tool Comprehensive, current and complete profiles of most universities in the United States, Canada and UK as well as some in other European countries. Its College Discovery Center provides pre-made lists of schools categorized by major or field.There are additional resources for test preparation and scholarships.
Princeton Review Comprehensive, current and complete profiles of every college in the United States and Canada. Additional resources for test preparation.
US News and World Report Comprehensive university search tool and rankings platform
Virtual Campus Tours
Most universities now offer virtual tours on their own websites.
Test Preparation
Financial Aid and Scholarship Search
Most financial aid tools are geared toward US citizens. International students are eligible for some private scholarships as well as need-based financial aid at certain universities. Search tools can help find offerings for non-US citizens.
CSS Profile The profile is required by many schools for determining aid.
FAFSA.gov (for US Citizens)
The FAFSA4Caster Link for students and parents to begin the process of applying for financial aid. It is a resource that can give families an idea of what will be required when completing the FAFSA, which can be an overwhelming process.
Finaid.org Student guide to financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Fastweb is a scholarship matching website.
Scholarships .com large scholarships search site
Scholarship Scams awareness Important resource on spotting scams
Student-Athletes
NCAA Eligibility Center First stop for all students looking to play athletics at the DI or DII levels
NAIA Eligibility Center First stop for all students looking to play athletics at a NAIA school
Women’s Sports Foundation Education, outreach, advocacy for women’s sports
