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College Info & Resources
Finding a School
Library Sources
| Title | Call Number |
|---|---|
| Petersons Guide to Four Year Colleges |
378 PETERSON |
| Barron’s profiles of American colleges | 378.73 BARRON’S |
| The college handbook | REF 378.73 COLLEGE |
Online Sources
| Website Name |
Website Description |
|---|---|
| Accredited Online Schools & Colleges | Ranks American universities by size, degrees offered, tuition costs, admission rates, graduation rates, retention rates and contains resources useful for the prospective student. |
| Big Future | An exhaustive site for comparing colleges. |
| College and University Rankings | Links to various ranking sites, from the University of Illinois’s Education and Social Science Library |
| College Net | Forms for admission, tuition, financial aid, and scholarships (privacy protected) |
| Quintessential Careers | College Planning Resources for Teens – Directory of college and job information on the web |
| College View | Search for colleges that meet your requirements: costs, majors, services, computing resources, types of residence, city size, etc. |
Admissions & Writing an Application Essay
Library Sources
| Title |
Call Number |
|---|---|
| How to Write Your College Application Essay |
378.1616 NOURSE |
| Acing the College Application |
378.1664 HERNANDEZ (Freedom) |
| The Admissions Essay |
808.0663 POWER |
| Learning Express Library (Online) |
Take practice tests (use WPL card # as username when registering) |
Online Sources
| Website Title |
Website Description |
|---|---|
| ACT Assessment |
“A curriculum- and standards-based educational and career planning tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college.” |
| College Board Online |
Includes sections on SAT, AP, and College Planning. |
| Common Application Online |
Apply simultaneously for colleges that use the common application form. You must register to use the site. |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Library Sources
| Title |
Call Number |
|---|---|
| College Board Scholarship Handbook |
378.3025 COLLEGEB |
| Peterson’s how to get money for college |
378.3025 PETERSON |
| Scholarships, grants & prizes |
378.34 PETERSON |
Online Sources
| Website Title |
Website Description |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid |
U.S. Department of Education Student Guide |
| FAFSA |
U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
| College Affordability Guide | A guide about the affordability of college education |
| College Net |
Forms for admission, tuition, financial aid, and scholarships (privacy protected) |
| Scholarship Help |
Website that covers the facts about scholarships as well as advice on how to succeed in winning scholarships. |
| Educators for Fair Consideration |
“We provide scholarships and advisory services to low-income immigrant students who have gained admission to and/or are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges. We help immigrant students become catalysts for change, by creating mentorship, arts, and service opportunities in their communities.” |
| Financial Aid for Minorities |
Part of FinAid.org |
| OnlineSchools.org |
A guide to Financial Aid |
| Best Colleges Financial Aid |
Tuition can add up, but students rarely have to pay the full sticker price for their higher education. Learn about the financial aid options available that can help you lower the cost of your degree, and utilize our comprehensive scholarship database to search for more aid opportunities. |
California Information
| Website Title |
Website Description |
|---|---|
| California Colleges |
Provides information on financial aid and admissions planners for first-year and transfer students and virtual tours of CA campuses |
| California Student Aid Commission |
Resources and assistance in obtaining a higher education |