Virginia Mentor – Contains information on preparing for college, financial aid, career information and more. Sponsored by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia.
I am the One – Yes, you are the one – you’re the person in charge of your own future. And if your future includes college, you’ll want to start preparing as soon as possible! This site can help you do that. Parents or guardians can learn about financial aid opportunities, find out what you have to do in high school to prepare for college, and explore the many career and education options that are available to you.
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College Board – Great resource with information on colleges, practice for PSAT and SAT tests, and much more. From the people who design the SAT.
College.gov – designed by students for students and features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. It provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or other postsecondary education programs.
Virginia Wizard – Contains information about college, career, financial aid, and more. Sponsored by the Virginia Community College System.
College View – Features college searches and scholarship resources.
Peterson’s Educational Portal – Contains college searches, financial aid info., test prep, and more.
Princeton Review – Another great resource with college information, SAT assistance, as well as financial aid and scholarship information
E Campus Tours – Virtual tours of over 400 colleges/universities, college planning and scholarship search.
Wired Scholar – Another great resource with college information, SAT assistance, as well as financial aid and scholarship information
EdRef – Another free on-line college search program with information with additional information on minority colleges and financial aid for athletes.
College Center – an online clearinghouse of college programs and admissions information serving first-generation, low-income, and minority student populations.
YOUniversity TV – Can’t visit a college, check out the online video tours here.