Is there a website that can help you get prepared for college if you can't get help from your guidance counselor?

KnowHow2GO.org is a web site designed to help young students, particularly those in grades 8-10, learn how to prepare early for college.  Visit www.KnowHow2GO.org for more information.

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Hi Nicole,

Can you be more specific about what type of preparation? Do you mean career choice, academic preparation, college selection, or something else?

Melanie

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There is an awesome college planning company that helps high school students and student-athletes select the right college. They do everything for you including your financial aid forms, setting up personal college visitation and much more. Their website is cciinc.org

Goodluck!!

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I used when I was searching for and applying to colleges last year. It's pretty helpful, and gives you some ideas to start with, but I'd watch out a little when they label your chances of getting into a certain school. Sometimes they rate you a little too high, especially if it's a state school that gets a lot of applications. Sometimes the schools they label as "saftey" are actually more of a "good match."

I highly reccomend visiting the campus to which you are applying, if possible. It really gives you a good idea of what the school is like. Don't worry about how prestigious the colleges that you apply to are-- just find the one that looks like a fun and comfortable place to learn.

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Check out www.eCampusTours.com - you can view virtual campus tours of the campuses before you go to visit. There is all kinds of helpful college planning info there.

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