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Webmaster -- Carol Bach                                                 Last updated on September 24, 2007
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Luther North Online Library
campuses & apply online to more than 200 colleges & universities. Considered one of the best
sites for prospective college students.

College Board Online
A comprehensive college preparation service. Fill out college applications online, search for
scholarships, & register for entrance exams. Includes an online service called "EssayPrep" that
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College Prowler
The only college guides by students for students. Get the inside scoop for an awesome college
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Educational Testing Service
A gateway to information about college & graduate school admissions & placement tests.
Provides links to several standard tests such as AP, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL & SAT. Also locate
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College Navigator
A direct link to over 9,000 colleges & universities in the United States identified by the US Dept.
of Education

Adventures in Education -- College Savings Calculator
How much do you need to save for college? What will you be able to afford on your own?
Calculate various college savings scenarios.

FinAid: Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
One of the most comprehensive financial aid sites on the Web

SmartMoney College Planning
College planning, worksheets, financial aid, investing for college & 529 plans.

US News & World Report's College Rankings
This site will help you choose a college based upon US News & World Report's ranking system.

Community College Web
Links to over one thousand community college Websites plus related resource sites.

Peterson's College Planner
A nicely organized site that contains information on programs for college & graduate school.
Includes helpful information on financing education, studying abroad & distance learning. Also
allows you to search a job database to find current openings around the country.

Off to College.com
Planning guides to help high school students prepare for college: planning calendar, college
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Students.gov
Planning your education, career development, online study help, paying for your education.
campus life, & military service.

College Planning Now
Information on college selection, admission, financial aid & scholarships. Plus, direct links to
the best college planning sites on the Web.

College Answer
The planning for college destination: preparing, selecting, applying, paying, deciding, &
financing.

Embark.com
Research schools, apply, & finance online.

My Majors
Provides useful advice on college & university majors that a high school senior or college
freshman with your interests might do well in. Connect with your major, your campus, & your
future.

College Search
Searches college information by school name, majors, location, & others subjects. Developed
by the College Entrance Examination Board & the Eductional Testing Service.

FAFSA on the Web
Fill out your "Free Application to Federal Student Aid" on the Web.

FastWEB
Over 400,000 listings of private scholarships. Also search for a college.

College Profiles
Features in-depth college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics,
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College & University Rankings
The kind of rankings that really matter: the top activist colleges, the most wired colleges, the
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Mapping Your Future
College planning for middle & high school students

Scholarship Help
Get the facts about scholarships as well as advice about how to succeed in winning
scholarships.

Common Application Online
Apply simultaneously for colleges that use the common application form. You must register to
use the site.

College Profiles
Features in-depth college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics,
campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid, & much more.

Next Step
College, careers, & life after high school

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Over 8,300 links to higher educational institutions in 194 countries