College and Scholarship Resources
The following websites are not affiliated with or maintained by Forest Charter School.
www.petersons.comCollege search, financial aid, online applications, test prep, study-abroad programs, summer camps, graduate programs, job search.
www.usnews.comCollege rankings (quality and cost), scholarship search, Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculator, financial aid info.
www.collegeview.comCollege search with profiles of 3,700+ colleges and universities, virtual tours, electronic applications, financial aid info, career planning, scholarship search.
www.collegenet.comCollege search, scholarship search, electronic applications, links to the web's best resources for financial aid, test preparation, college sports academics.
www.salliemae.comFinancial aid calculators and info, federal and private loan info, link to CASHE (College Aid Sources for Higher Education) online scholarship search.
www.collegeparents.orgNational membership association dedicated to helping parents prepare and put their children through college easily and economically.
www.kaplan.comCollege search, financial aid calculators and info, test prep, practice PSAT, SAT I/II, ACT and TOEFL tests, free prep software, career info.
www.commonapp.orgCommon college application for 190+ selective, independent colleges and universities.
www.csumentor.eduCalifornia State University system student-campus matching service, financial aid calculator and info, electronic application, campus tours.
www.finaid.orgFinancial aid info and calculators, online info about testing, college admissions, and career placement, links to free online scholarship search programs.
www.fastweb.comInternet's largest free scholarship search database program.
(Princeton Review's online services) College search, practice SAT, test prep, financial aid info, APPLY! downloadable college application software.
www.gocollege.comThis website contains the usual college search, free SAT/ACT Practice Test, a web-based scholarship search program (featured on ABC's 20/20) and a lot of other important info that will help you prepare for college. This site does not sell your personal information.
www.fafsa.ed.govIf you are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the first time, complete it on the web. FAFSA on the web is user friendly, utlilizing an interview-type format. It even lets you skip questions that do not apply to your situation.
www.embark.comChoose the right school, apply to colleges through online applications, take practice SAT tests, search for sources for funding your education, and more.
www.schoolsintheusa.comThis is website is designed to assist high school students in searching for university and college study opportunities. By accessing the online database, students can research specific schools, review their admissions requirements, and request application materials via their automated email system. The site also provides links to university web sites.
www.campustours.comCampus Tours is a unique source for virtural campus tours, interactive maps, college webcams, campus movies, QuickTime VR tours, and pictures. Tour a campus from the comforts of your home via your computer. (Note: Even though Campus Tours is a quick and easy way to tour campuses, it is still best to visit a school in person.)
www.powerprep.comGet help preparing for the ACT or SAT. Try the interactive crossword puzzles for help with the most difficult words on the SAT. The site also provides links to college and scholarship search sites, online applications, and more!
www.naia.orgThis a great site for athletes planning on attending smaller four-year colleges and universities that are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The site has links to the 300 member schools and is great for researching scholarships.
www.collegeboard.comThe College Board site focuses on providing fast, current, and reliable information to help students prepare for the transition to college. Students can register for the SAT online and receive their test center assignments right away. Students can now create personalized college applications, identify sources of financial aid, and locate colleges that match their talents and preferences.
www.serviceleader.orgThis site explores how volunteerism can influence your life, and how you can find the right agency and opportunity to match your interest.
www.supercollege.comFind a scholarship in their free database of over 400,000 awards, search for a college, and get expert advice and tips.
www.keycolleges.comThis site provides assistance in making college and career choices, contains a scholarship search, financial aid information, military options, and more.
College and Scholarship ResourcesThe following websites are not affiliated with or maintained by Forest Charter School.www.petersons.com