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Online Resources
Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
Resources for assisting students with disabilities in the transition to college
BigFuture
School search, scholarship search, college planning resources
The ACT
ACT registration, test prep, and college planning
College Board
SAT registration and practice test, AP resources
FairTest
List of colleges that are SAT/ACT optional
Colleges that Change Lives
School profiles for a select group of 45 colleges that offer transformative, student-centered experience
Common Application
Apply to up to 20 of the Common App’s 800+ member schools
Federal Student Aid, an Office of the U.S. Department of Education
Need-based federal financial aid, FAFSA, calculators, loan information
NCAA Eligibility Center
Information and resources for NCAA college-bound student athletes
Scholarships.com
Private scholarship search tool
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
College statistics including graduation rates, average annual costs, and more
Test Prep Resources
ArborBridge
Individualized data-driven tutoring for SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP or IB Exams, and TOEFL
Revolution Prep
Online tutoring programs with personalized instruction, easy scheduling, and top-quality tutors
Khan Academy
Free, personalized education resources and courses for students, teachers, and parents
Books
Fiske Guide to Colleges
Academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings and tips from current students at each school
Paying for College For Dummies
Strategies for creating a financial plan to pay for college
Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities
Advice to help students prepare for success in college and understand the college disability services system
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences
Advice from specialists, admissions requirements, and support services at each school
The Official SAT Study Guide
Critical concepts, test-taking approaches, and eight real SATs for practice
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Test-taking tips and strategies, including five real ACT tests
The Ultimate Guide to HBCUs
All-in-one guide to the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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