COLLEGE WEBSITES 

     

    College Admission Process

     

    Four Year College Application Procedures

     

     

    http://connection.naviance.com/magruder/ 

    Family Connection-  Research colleges, sign up for college visits, compare data from previous Magruder students who have applied and been admitted to colleges. You will need a password, which you can obtain from the Magruder College and Career Center. Your counselor or College and Career Coordinator can help you learn how to use this website. 

     

    http://www.fastweb.com 

    Fast Web – free scholarship database 

     

    http://www.nacac.org 

    National Association for College Admission Counseling- Information and resources 

     

    http://www.ed.gov  - United States Department of Education 

     

    http://www.collegeboard.org – College Board Online.  SAT registration. Services on assessment, admission, placement, financial aid, etc. 

     

    http://www.petersons.com – Peterson’s.  Details on accredited colleges. Database of scholarships 

     

    http://www.act.org -  American College Testing.  ACT registration. Services for college bound students and parents. 

     

    http://www.campustours.com – virtual college tours, webcams, interactive campus maps, college videos, and pictures. 

     

    http://www.collegeexpress.com – CollegeExpress – advice on college admission. College profiles. Tips on getting in, campus life, athletics, and how parents can get involved. 

     

    http://www.nextstepmagazine.com – college matching, step-by-step planning, career search. 

     

    http://www,review.com – Princeton Review- Test preparation. Comprehensive information and ratings for 1200 four year colleges and universities. 

     

    http://www.collegeparents.org – College Parents of America.  National membership organization dedicated to helping parents prepare and put children through college.  

     

    http://www.finaid.org – Information about types of financial aid and how to apply for it. 

     

    http://www.fafsa.ed.gov – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Website for free application for need-based financial aid. Submit during student’s senior year, after Jan 1. 

     

    http://www.ncaa.org – For athletes. National Collegiate Athletic Association.