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| College & Career |
Webmaster -- Carol Bach Last updated on Aug. 30, 2011
cbach@luthernorth.org Based on a template from Yahoo SiteBuilder 2.3
cbach@luthernorth.org Based on a template from Yahoo SiteBuilder 2.3
Luther North Online Library
College Illinois
Sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, College Illinois was created for
students of every age who are looking for information about going to college. Although it was
written with students in mind, parents of college-bound students will find this information
helpful, too. Explores planning before college, during college, & after college.
College Board Online
A comprehensive college preparation service. Click on College QuickFinder about the college of
your choice & check the Admissions Requirements. Click on the tab "For Students" & you will
find everything you need to know: how to plan for college, how to find a college, apply online,
guidelines to writing your college essay, & most importantly, how to pay for college. There is a
similar tab "For Parents."
College Net
An award-winning site that allows you to research colleges & scholarships, take virtual tours of
campuses & apply online to more than 200 colleges & universities. You can search by region,
sport, majors, tuitions, etc. Without giving away your email address or identifying yourself in any
way, you can enter profile information that allows CollegeNet to sift through thousands of
colleges & find schools well matched to you.
Campus Explorer
New college search engine which aims to help students determine which college is the best
match for them. Students enter information such as their SAT or ACT scores & GPA, & the site
determines which schools they are eligible for. The site then matches students with specific
schools on this list, based on the preferences they indicate on topics such as distance from
home, academic interests, & their financial situation. The site lists both 2 & 4-year institutions,
as well as trade schools & career education options, with more than 6,000 schools included in
its database.
College Grazing
College Grazing is your first step to successful college planning. All the resources you need are
gathered in one convenient, safe, & easy-to-use place. Begin with College Grazing's
"Munchings." These are 13 interactive discovery surveys that give you important feedback about
what you really want & need in a college.
College Source
Full text of over 15,000 college catalogs
Campus Tours
Offers virtual tours & info on career exploration.
My College Calendar
Helps you organize your college applications. Select the colleges to which you want to apply &
My College Calendar generates a calendar with important due dates for the application
procedure at each college.
College Calendar
This calendar from American Education Services helps you track everything you should do to
attend college & achieve your dreams -- from choosing a school to applying for financial aid.
The current calendar was created for seniors who will graduate in 2011.
College Prowler
The only college guides by students for students. Get the inside scoop for an awesome college
experience.
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
information on financial aid, colleges & universities, & job & career options.
College Navigator
Provides 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
A comprehensive site for scholarships & other types of financial aid.
SmartMoney College Planning
College planning, worksheets, financial aid, investing for college & 529 plans.
Managing College Costs -- for Parents
The goal of this site is to: 1) improve college financial literacy, 2) help families find affordable
college options, & 3) help families manage their college costs with excessive debt. Includes 32
free seminars (3-10 min.) that speak to every possible issue on financial aid, scholarships, &
paying for college.
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
preparation, college search, college admission, paying for college & getting ready to go.
Mapping Your Future
College planning for middle & high school students. At this site you can explore careers,
prepare for college (help with selecting a school & applying for admission,) pay for college
(financial aid,) & manage your money (student loans & more.)
Students.gov
Planning your education, career development, online study help, paying for your education,
campus life, & military service.
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 & achievements might enjoy & excel in. Take the short quiz & find
your best-fit college majors.
College Search
Searches college information by school name, majors, location, & others subjects. Developed
by the College Entrance Examination Board & the Educational Testing Service.
Illinois Association of College Admission Counseling
Info on state universities in Illinois, application deadlines, & a link to the Illinois Student
Assistance Commission.
FAFSA on the Web
Fill out your "Free Application to Federal Student Aid" on the Web.
FastWEB: Scholarships, Financial Aid, & Colleges
Students fill out a detailed questionnaire & then receive information of scholarships &
internships for which they are eligible. Over 400,000 listings of private scholarships. Also
contains advice on test preparation, navigating the admissions process, & transitioning to
college.
College Profiles
Features in-depth college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics,
campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid, & much more.
College & University Rankings
The kind of rankings that really matter: the top activist colleges, the most wired colleges, the
most accessible campuses for people with disabilities, the colleges with the best value, etc.
Scholarship Help
Get the facts about scholarships as well as advice about how to succeed in winning
scholarships.
School Soup
Home to the world's largest scholarship database & more: test prep, financial aid info, careers,
student loans, etc.
Common Application Online
Apply simultaneously for colleges that use the common application form. You must register to
use the site.
Next Step U
Find your perfect college match, find a career, access more than 3,000 articles about planning
for college, & enter to win free tuition. Start here to plan your life after high school.
Braintrack University Index
Provides over 8,300 links to higher educational institutions in 194 countries.
AcceptEdge
Works like a college matchmaker where you can browse different colleges & find a school that
fits you best. The site predicts a list of colleges based on your academic & social profile while
providing tips & advice to increase your chances of getting into your dream school.
Career Exploration
Explore careers based on your preferences & skills. Information provided by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
Education Planner for Colleges & Universities
Begin planning your future. Find colleges that fit who you are & what you're looking for.
College Confidential
Provides a wealth of information & tools for choosing a college, applying to college, & paying for
college. Has a section called "Ask the Dean" where students can find answers to frequently
asked questions. After being accepted, students can come back to College Confidential & learn
about what to expect & how to thrive as a new college student.
Sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, College Illinois was created for
students of every age who are looking for information about going to college. Although it was
written with students in mind, parents of college-bound students will find this information
helpful, too. Explores planning before college, during college, & after college.
College Board Online
A comprehensive college preparation service. Click on College QuickFinder about the college of
your choice & check the Admissions Requirements. Click on the tab "For Students" & you will
find everything you need to know: how to plan for college, how to find a college, apply online,
guidelines to writing your college essay, & most importantly, how to pay for college. There is a
similar tab "For Parents."
College Net
An award-winning site that allows you to research colleges & scholarships, take virtual tours of
campuses & apply online to more than 200 colleges & universities. You can search by region,
sport, majors, tuitions, etc. Without giving away your email address or identifying yourself in any
way, you can enter profile information that allows CollegeNet to sift through thousands of
colleges & find schools well matched to you.
Campus Explorer
New college search engine which aims to help students determine which college is the best
match for them. Students enter information such as their SAT or ACT scores & GPA, & the site
determines which schools they are eligible for. The site then matches students with specific
schools on this list, based on the preferences they indicate on topics such as distance from
home, academic interests, & their financial situation. The site lists both 2 & 4-year institutions,
as well as trade schools & career education options, with more than 6,000 schools included in
its database.
College Grazing
College Grazing is your first step to successful college planning. All the resources you need are
gathered in one convenient, safe, & easy-to-use place. Begin with College Grazing's
"Munchings." These are 13 interactive discovery surveys that give you important feedback about
what you really want & need in a college.
College Source
Full text of over 15,000 college catalogs
Campus Tours
Offers virtual tours & info on career exploration.
My College Calendar
Helps you organize your college applications. Select the colleges to which you want to apply &
My College Calendar generates a calendar with important due dates for the application
procedure at each college.
College Calendar
This calendar from American Education Services helps you track everything you should do to
attend college & achieve your dreams -- from choosing a school to applying for financial aid.
The current calendar was created for seniors who will graduate in 2011.
College Prowler
The only college guides by students for students. Get the inside scoop for an awesome college
experience.
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
information on financial aid, colleges & universities, & job & career options.
College Navigator
Provides 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
A comprehensive site for scholarships & other types of financial aid.
SmartMoney College Planning
College planning, worksheets, financial aid, investing for college & 529 plans.
Managing College Costs -- for Parents
The goal of this site is to: 1) improve college financial literacy, 2) help families find affordable
college options, & 3) help families manage their college costs with excessive debt. Includes 32
free seminars (3-10 min.) that speak to every possible issue on financial aid, scholarships, &
paying for college.
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
preparation, college search, college admission, paying for college & getting ready to go.
Mapping Your Future
College planning for middle & high school students. At this site you can explore careers,
prepare for college (help with selecting a school & applying for admission,) pay for college
(financial aid,) & manage your money (student loans & more.)
Students.gov
Planning your education, career development, online study help, paying for your education,
campus life, & military service.
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 & achievements might enjoy & excel in. Take the short quiz & find
your best-fit college majors.
College Search
Searches college information by school name, majors, location, & others subjects. Developed
by the College Entrance Examination Board & the Educational Testing Service.
Illinois Association of College Admission Counseling
Info on state universities in Illinois, application deadlines, & a link to the Illinois Student
Assistance Commission.
FAFSA on the Web
Fill out your "Free Application to Federal Student Aid" on the Web.
FastWEB: Scholarships, Financial Aid, & Colleges
Students fill out a detailed questionnaire & then receive information of scholarships &
internships for which they are eligible. Over 400,000 listings of private scholarships. Also
contains advice on test preparation, navigating the admissions process, & transitioning to
college.
College Profiles
Features in-depth college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics,
campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid, & much more.
College & University Rankings
The kind of rankings that really matter: the top activist colleges, the most wired colleges, the
most accessible campuses for people with disabilities, the colleges with the best value, etc.
Scholarship Help
Get the facts about scholarships as well as advice about how to succeed in winning
scholarships.
School Soup
Home to the world's largest scholarship database & more: test prep, financial aid info, careers,
student loans, etc.
Common Application Online
Apply simultaneously for colleges that use the common application form. You must register to
use the site.
Next Step U
Find your perfect college match, find a career, access more than 3,000 articles about planning
for college, & enter to win free tuition. Start here to plan your life after high school.
Braintrack University Index
Provides over 8,300 links to higher educational institutions in 194 countries.
AcceptEdge
Works like a college matchmaker where you can browse different colleges & find a school that
fits you best. The site predicts a list of colleges based on your academic & social profile while
providing tips & advice to increase your chances of getting into your dream school.
Career Exploration
Explore careers based on your preferences & skills. Information provided by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
Education Planner for Colleges & Universities
Begin planning your future. Find colleges that fit who you are & what you're looking for.
College Confidential
Provides a wealth of information & tools for choosing a college, applying to college, & paying for
college. Has a section called "Ask the Dean" where students can find answers to frequently
asked questions. After being accepted, students can come back to College Confidential & learn
about what to expect & how to thrive as a new college student.
