Unigo.com has a lot of great information for students and parents looking to get a sense of what a school has to offer, paying for college as well as interviews with current students to get their perspective.  Give this search engine a try and see what you learn about colleges and universities that interest you!

Noodle.com has information to share regarding schools you might be considering. It also offers ideas on test taking and other resources for students and families trying to make it through the college application process.

Bigfuture lets you explore colleges and careers, and strategies to pay for college.  There are many search criteria to consider when searching for schools that will match what you are looking for.

Campus Reel CampusReel is the onlyCollegereview website with Campus & Dorm video reviews and video walkthroughs from real students.

MyOpitons is also presented in a simple format for the user.  It allows the user to create a search unique to your interests.  Don’t forget to check out the Admit One Blog under the Advice section.

Cappex.com  At Cappex, our mission is to help you get to day one at the college that’s right for you. This quest was born out of our own frustration with the college search and selection process.

 CampusTours provides interactive virtual tours and campus maps.

Coalition for College Access is a new way to apply to college.  Currently, there are 80 colleges in the coalition. Check it out!

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Here is the link to the College Board for information about SAT test dates and registration.  You will also find information for students with disabilities who might require accommodations for the test.

Similarly, here is the link to the ACT site, which will provide you with information on testing dates and deadlines to register, as well as information for students with disabilities for accommodations.

For information on which test is right for you, check out these articles:

Princeton Review on SATs For more than 40 years, students and their families have trusted The Princeton Review to help them get into their dream schools. Our mission is to provide personalized, innovative, best-in-class private tutoring, test prep, and admission products and services to help students knock down barriers and achieve their academic goals.

Petersons SAT Prep Peterson’s is the world’s leading educational services company dedicated to furthering education after high school and beyond. From culinary school to medical school–and everything in-between–Peterson’s helps you discover, prepare for, and fund your education.

Sparknotes offers free SAT and ACT test prep.  They have lots of great resources to help the study process be more engaging.  Worth checking out!

The College Board and Kahn Academy have teamed up to create free on-line SAT test preparation.  They offer practice tests, quizzes, and feedback to help students know where to focus their attention as they study.  This is a great resource.

The Prepfactory is a great free resource.  Very user-friendly with lots of skill building and test taking options.

Union Test Prep is a great resource for free test preparation with flashcards, study guide and practice test for the ACT.

Veritas Prep offers free test prep for the SAT and the ACT, but more robust material for the SAT.  They offer videos for test taking strategies, on-line practice tests, and lesson videos.  This site also offers fee-based services including practice tests, on-line tutoring and on-line group classes.  Explore what they have to offer to see if it is a good fit for you.

Testmasters is a fee-based web resource for SAT and ACT preparation.  They offer on-line courses and tutoring as well as some live courses.  They offer interactive games and other resources to engage the student in the process.

The Princeton Review offers a variety of packages for students, that include tutoring, and small group classes among other things.  Find out if what they offer meets your needs.

Chegg offers a variety of test prep services (ACT and SAT) including web preparation and tutoring.  Spend some time learning all that they offer.

Compassprep offers a full suite of academic tutoring including preparation for ACT, SAT and SAT subject tests

Meyers Learning Center offers an individualized approach to preparing for entrance exams.  Check out how their program works!

Applerouth.com  Applerouth Tutoring was founded in 2001 by Jed Applerouth with a clear mission: develop a smarter approach to tutoring.

Learning about the financial aid process for college can be time-consuming and complicated.  It is worth putting forth the effort to learn as much as you can about the process and what is required.  The same is true for scholarships.  It takes effort to learn about what scholarships may be the best to apply for. Check out these links to get started!

Finaid.org is a great student guide to financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

The FAFSA4Caster  is a great link for students and parents to begin the process of applying for financial aid.  It is a resource that can give families an idea of what will be required when completing the FAFSA, which can be an overwhelming process. Exploring this site is highly recommended!

This website from the Department of Education has comprehensive information on important topics such as the types of aid available, who is eligible for aid, and information about applying for aid.  It also provides important information that families should have regarding repayment of loans.  The site offers a section on preparing for college which has checklists for both academic and financial timelines as well as other helpful information.

Petersons has great resources to learn about financial aid.  There are many great articles that are quite helpful.  The site also has a college search tab as well.

Fastweb is a scholarship matching website.

Raise.me is a wonderful opportunity for students in high school to start accumulating scholarship money.

25 Great Scholarships for Students on the Autism Spectrum In 2022, one out of every 44 children in the US is identified with autism spectrum disorder. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the country.

Oganization For Autism Research We are the Organization for Autism Research, better known as OAR. OAR is an organization founded and led by parents and grandparents of autistic children, who serve as the Board of Directors providing leadership, life experience, and heart. Among guidebooks that list campuses with special programs are “TheKamp W Guide (Should say K&W Guide)to Colleges for Students With Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder” (Princeton Review) and “Survival Guide for College Students With A.D.H.D. or L.D.” (American Psychological Association). Kathleen G. Nadeau, author of “Survival Guide,” recommends trying to find out about the college’s general attitude toward providing accommodations and how complicated it is to get them. One way is talking to students who are using the services.

Intel: Stay With It Intel’s Diversity in Technology initiative has invested in various programs and partnerships to expand the pathway for more underrepresented technical talent. Explore the resources we’ve developed to support and encourage aspiring engineering students throughout their collegiate journey.

Going To College This Web site contains information about living college life with a disability. It’s designed for high school students and provides video clips, activities, and additional resources that can help you get a head start in planning for college.