Resources and Links
College Board
www.collegeboard.com
In addition to providing all the information you need about the PSAT and SAT, the College Board website has tools for planning for, finding, and applying to college. It offers an interactive tool called “My Organizer” that is well worth signing up for.
ACT, Inc.: A Student Site for ACT Test Takers
www.actstudent.org
Includes information about registering for the ACT, test prep, financial need estimator, and tips on college and career planning.
CSOCollege Center
www.csocollegecenter.org
A website targeted at first-generation, low income, and minority students. Includes an “ask the experts” section where you can send in questions online.
KnowHow2Go
www.knowhow2go.org
A new website by the National Ad Council and the American Council on Education with practical tips for making our way to college.
Prep for College Calendar
www.nacac.com
The National Association for College Admission Counseling explains what you can do in your high school freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years to prepare for college.
Choosing the Right College
www.collegeispossible.org
A list of recommended websites, books and brochures from College Is Possible.
Black Excel
www.blackexcel.org
Especially dedicated to African-American families, the website includes information about preparing for college, scholarships, historically black colleges (including virtual tours), and summer enrichment programs. There’s also a free newsletter