A starting library of trusted links.
A curated set of resources I share with families. Bookmark this page , I'll keep adding to it.
United States
Applications & College Search
- Common App
The most-used college application platform in the US.
- Coalition App
Alternative application accepted by many member schools.
- BigFuture (College Board)
Search colleges, majors, scholarships, and careers.
- College Navigator
Federal database of every college in the US.
Testing
- SAT (College Board)
Register, prep, and view scores for the SAT.
- ACT
Register and prep for the ACT.
- Khan Academy SAT Prep
Free official Digital SAT prep.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- CSS Profile
Required by many private schools for institutional aid.
- Net Price Calculators
Estimate what a school will actually cost your family.
- Fastweb Scholarships
Searchable scholarship database.
Fly-In & Access Programs
- QuestBridge
National program connecting high-achieving low-income students with top colleges.
- Matriculate
Free virtual advising for high-achieving students.
International
International Applications
- UCAS (UK)
The UK's centralized university application service.
- OUAC (Canada / Ontario)
Ontario universities' application centre.
- Studyportals
Search degree programs around the world.
Tests for International Students
- TOEFL
English proficiency test accepted globally.
- IELTS
Alternative English proficiency test.
- Duolingo English Test
Online English proficiency test accepted by 5,000+ programs.
Funding for International Students
- EducationUSA
Official US Dept of State guide for international students.
- IIE Funding for US Study
Institute of International Education - scholarships and exchanges.
- MPower Financing
Loans for international students without a US co-signer.