Links
FAFSA - Financial Aid
http://fafsa.ed.gov/
Scholarships
Requirements: Senior residing in Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Monroe, or Washington Co. Planning to attend an Alabama 4-year college or university as a full-time student. Have a 2.5 un-weighted GPA and at least at 21 ACT. Have an EFC of no greater than $9,000. Have at least $1,000 Unmet Need for the upcoming school year. Have completed Phase One of the online application by November 30, 2011.
http://www.jlbedsolefoundation.org
The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship
Davidson College
I can nominate ONE student for this scholarship. Please see Ms. Franklin if you are interested in being nominated.
Scholarship America's mission is to mobilize America, through scholarships and educational support, to make postsecondary success possible for all students.
We do this through core programs and businesses that support students in their education journey.
http://www.scholarshipamerica.orghttp://studentscholarship.org/newsletter
Online Applications
http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/index.php
https://www.bishop.edu/admissions
Helpful Websites
SAT Home Page
online home of the SAT: Reasoning and SAT Subject Test
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
If your student is in the 10th or 11th grade, he or she should have received results from the PSAT that was given in October. Please go to this website to make use of those results.
https://quickstart.collegeboard.com/posweb/loginbyepl.jsp?daun=uvdfglsczt&ep_ch=CO&ep_mid=6971082&ep_rid=30791201
American Association of School Administrators
http://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=5618
Disability Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.org/disabilities.htm
U.S. Dept. of Education
http://ed.gov
Federal Employee Education & Assistance
http://www.feea.org
U.S. Government Grants
http://www.fedmoney.org/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/
Susan G. Komen College Scholarship
http://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/Content_Binaries/KOMEN_Instructions.pdf
Follow this link for information about Scholarships for Military Children - www.militaryscholar.org/
Veterans assist
http://www.veteransadvisor.com/2013/02/04/top-military-veterans-and-dependents-scholarships-in-2013/
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship/
Scholarship Hunter
http://www.scholarshiphunter.com/
Student Scholarship Search
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
United Negro College Fund
http://www.uncf.org
International Scholarship Search
http://www.internationalscholarships.com
International Students at U.S. Colleges
http://www.internationalstudent.com/schools_awarding_aid/
Merit Aid
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
College Net
http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
Scholarship Search
http://Scholarships4Students.com
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
http://www.apiasf.org/
Minorities
20 Scholarships for minority students
http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
Academic Common Market
Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college, while paying in-state tuition rates.
http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html
Military children scholarships
http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Scholarships.com
One of the Best sites for results.
http://www.scholarships.com/
Students in Foster Care
http://www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/
Financial Aid
Official Government Site for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Avert the pitfalls!
www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml
Federal Loans
http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/index.html
Clep a Course
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
Student Loans
http://www.salliemae.com/
Government Programs
http://www2.ed.gov/students/landing.jhtml
SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org
College Search Information
Academic Common Market
http://www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html
American Council on Education
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CIP1
Association of American Medical Colleges
http://www.aamc.org/
ACT and CollegeNET
http://www.c3apply.org/
Association of American Medical Colleges Facts
http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/
AAMC Curriculum Directory
https://services.aamc.org/currdir/index.cfm
Alabama Colleges & Universities
http://collegestats.org/colleges/alabama/
Alabama Course Transfers (STARS)
This site informs students/parents regarding courses taken at any state college or university in Alabama that will transfer between the colleges.
http://stars.troy.edu
Common App Member Schools
https://www.commonapp.org/explore/
This site contains a wealth of information for the college, major, and career search!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/know-yourself
Brain Track College Guide
http://www.braintrack.com/us-colleges
College Match
http://www.matchcollege.com/
College Net
http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
College QuickStart
http://www.collegeboard.com/quick
College Bound
http://www.gocollege.com/
College Atlas
http://www.collegeatlas.org/
College Board
http://www.collegeboard.org/
College Comparison
http://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/
College Essays
http://www.teenink.com/college_guide/college_essays/
College Lists
http://collegelists.pbworks.com/w/page/16119456/College-Lists-Wiki
This is a GREAT resource. All you ever want to know about college admission is in this book and on this website. A wonderful informative resource for students and parents trying to navigate the college admission and financial aid process! These authors can save you an enormous amount of time and stress.
http://collegeadmissionbook.com/
See what a Professional Association (NACAC) of college advisors have created for public use. A wealth of information, lists of all types.
http://collegelistswiki.com/
Colleges requiring SAT subject tests
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQD41yn0jKU5oxFuMktWRvrYoe3r0s7ur0RiRLrQ4vg/edit?pli=1
College Finder
http://www.collegeview.com/index.jsp
College Majors
http://www.collegemajors101.com/
European Council of International Schools
http://www.ecis.org/
First Generation College Student
This site is a great resource for any student being first in their family to attend college.
www.imfirst.org
Kaplan
http://www.kaplan.com
National Center for Education Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Office of Post Secondary Education
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html
Peterson's Guide
http://www.petersons.com/
Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
SAT/ACT Optional for Admission
http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional/state
Schools in the USA
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/
United Kingdom International Cultural Relations
http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/
Virtual College Fairs
http://www.collegeweeklive.com/
Virtual Campus Tours
http://www.campustours.com/
STEM Careers
http://info.victorymedia.com/webmail/45042/274121193/39f00cf807dd39b0501e3b1909a59a0e
Underrepresented students fly-in
A great resource for minority students.
http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/fly-in-programs-for-underrepresented-students/
Mapping Your Future
http://mappingyourfuture.org/
Keirsey Temperament Sorter
http://www.keirsey.com/
Science Careers
http://www.sciencepioneers.org/
College Athletics
College Sports Scholarships
http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/
NCAA Clearinghouse Basics
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/prepare/athletes/clearinghouse
National Collegiate Athletic Association
http://www.ncaa.org/
Head Coach Web Search
http://www.collegecoachesonline.com/
Military Academies
Army
http://www.usma.edu/
Air Force
http://www.usafa.af.mil/
Navy
http://www.usna.edu/homepage.php
Coast Guard
http://www.cga.edu/
ROTC Information
Army
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html
Air Force
http://www.afrotc.com/
Navy
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Marine
http://www.marines.com/#default
Military Aid
Military Student Aid
http://www.finaid.org/military/
Military Scholarships
http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/
Military College Aid
http://www.military.com/education/content/money-for-school/military-spouse-and-family-educational-assistance-programs.html
ROTC Information
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/before-serving-in-the-military/rotc-programs?campaign_id=SEM2012:on:google:ROTC-r_o_t_c:exact
Summer Programs
Peterson's Pre-College Summer Programs
http://www.petersons.com/college-search/summer-programs-camps-search.aspx
Career Summer Programs and Camps
http://www.careercornerstone.org/pcsumcamps.htm
Summer Enrichment Programs
http://www.enrichmentalley.com/
Summer Opportunities
http://collegelists.pbworks.com/w/page/16119590/Summer%20Programs%20-%20General
Summer Opportunities
http://www.usummer.com/
National Student Language Immersion
http://www.nsliforyouth.org/
Testing
College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/testing/
Educational Testing Service
http://www.ets.org/
No Test Requirement
http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional
Free Test Prep for PSAT
http://www.eprep.com/courses/sat
Questions about ACT/SAT
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/standardizedtests/Standardized_Tests_PSAT_SAT_ACT_and_TOEFL.htm
SAT subject tests
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/?s_kwcid=TC%7C7002%7Csat%20subject%20tests%7C%7CS%7Ce%7C7081086884
Test Prep-Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Test Prep - Number2
http://www.number2.com/index.cfm
Read policies regarding taking the SAT or SAT subject tests if you missed the regular registration deadline.
http://tinyurl.com/SATwaitlist
Helpful information regarding PSAT
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/psat/download
ACT
http://actstudent.org
This helpful site allows one to compare admission test scores.
http://convertyourscore.org/
SAT score use at Colleges
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf
A handy tool to predict one admission test score using the other.
http://convertyourscore.org/
AP Information
College Board
http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
College AP Policies
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
How to Prepare for College
Essay Writing
A former dean of a major university shares his insight on writing your personal statement....your college admission essay.
http://www.dearadmissions.com/personal-statement-book/