15 of the MOST IMPORTANT College and Career websites you’ll EVER visit!

I want general info
about colleges
where they are,
what they offer,
what they look like! / HELP!
I need financial aid info!
Are there any
SCHOLARSHIPS
for me? / How do I find info about registering for
SAT & ACT
Tests? / Are there any general websites
to help me
plan
for college or a career?
California Colleges

CaliforniaColleges.edu is a FREE, powerful, open-ended site rich with content that makes finding and applying to a school in California a snap.
Your username:______
Your password:______/ FinAid:The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid

This site teaches students & parents all about how to pay for college, no matter where you’re going! It’s the first stop on the Web for students looking for ways to finance their education. / College Board Online

Register online to take the SAT, review AP Credit Policy Info, and take a look at the NEW 2005 SAT. Also take practice SAT tests, log on for the SAT Question of the Day, find test centers/codes and send your scores!
Your username:______
Your password:______/ CSU Mentor:

CSUMentor is a FREE online resource designed to help students and their families learn about the CSU system, select a CSU campus to attend, plan to finance higher education, and apply for admission.
Your username:______
Your password:______
University of Texas – U.S Higher Education Links Page

Yes, this is the U of Texas site, so why do you need to visit if you don’t want to go there? This page has links to EVERY college home page in the U.S. Forget that Google search to find your colleges, START HERE!
Links are provided to public and private four year universities and community colleges across the U.S. / FastWeb Scholarship Website

With over 600,000 scholarships worth over $1 billion, this is THE site to visit to make your financial aid dreams come true. Once you sign up (FREE), they’ll email you info on scholarships you qualify for!
Your email:______
Your password:______/ Princeton Review Online

The Princeton Review is famous for providing SAT test preparation. Using this site, students can also explore schools, register for test prep, access over 950 college applications, and find ways to pay for school.
Your email:______
Your password:______/ Mapping Your Future Online

This site is a great starting place if you need good general info on the things you need to do to plan for college or a specific career. Their Ten Steps to Planning for Your Future and the links provided are worth the visit alone.
For Spanish speaking students and their families, this site also offers a version
en Espanol!

This site has great general info on colleges: how to find them and how to pay for them. If you’re looking for a job, they can help you also! /
This is where you go apply for money for college. You will visit this site during your senior year to fill out the required FAFSA form.
The yearly deadline is MARCH 2nd / The official Site of the Act Test

Get the latest info on the ACT tests, register, and view online student diaries about college and career planning. / Remember:
Many of the sites on this sheet provide more than just the category they are listed in. However, they are listed in the category above because that is the site’s specialty. Researching them yourself will help you decide which ones help you most!
University of California Home Page

Looking for information on any University of California? This is the site to visit. Admissions info, campus tours and even community college transfer info is provided here. / Education Fund Online

Visit this site to learn about financial aid applying, managing loans, and helpful links. The site also provides college & career planning. /
Online test prep for the SAT & ACT.
You must register to use the practice tests for FREE!
Your username:______
Your password:______/