College Search:

www.collegeconfidential.com

We really love this site.  If you are searching for the college that’s right for you, this site has everything.  The forum is a great way to get the scoop on real campus experiences – better than the official “party line”. There is information on financial aid/scholarships and careers as well. You must check it out!  

www.campustours.com

Quick 5-minute video tours of colleges.  Gives great overviews and highpoints of campus, major courses of study, latest developments.  Also gives written profiles of colleges – cost of tuition and living, enrollment, environment, academic highlights, etc.

www.collegiatechoice.com

Offers $15 videos that run from 30 to 120 minutes long.  Walking tours of a wide selection (350!) colleges and universities from around the world taken by U.S. guidance counselors.  Money saving!!

www.collegesthatchangelives.com

Detailed descriptions of a wide variety of lesser known universities by region.  Highlights college events and has an easy-to-access resource list for things like financial aid/scholarships, FAQ’s for students and parents. 

www.collegeanswer.com

Explores resources for choosing a major, college testing and financing your education.  This site gives simple explanations and takes you from the very beginning of your exploration.

www.phd-survey.org

Thinking about grad school or advanced education? This is a unique link where students answer questions about their grad school experiences.  One example is:  "Knowing everything that you know now, what advice would you give others entering or in the early years of graduate school?"  It covers several different fields depending on what you studied as an undergrad and what you want to study in graduate school.