Some websites that can help you prepare for college are:
Topquest
You should check out TOPQUEST at .collegiatezone.net. You can search/match to colleges and for scholarships. By registering basic information and using its auto-fill technology, you can complete multiple college applications in just a few minutes. It also helps you to narrow down the college search by entering your SAT/ACT and GPA scores. It matches your information to the requirements of the college. And you have access to tons of scholarships that you can apply to using the same auto-fill tool.
They offer bi-weekly chats and free online support after hours in their online counseling center.
1. Dedicated groups on different categories where youcan find answers to most of your questions.
2. Experts guidance and advice in Ask and answer section.
3. School and colleges list in India as well as abroad.
4. Info on important admission dates
5. Alert facility so that you do not forget important dates
6. Information for over 70,000 colleges, courses, scholarships and admission notifications
KnowHow2Go
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 .KnowHow2GO.org for more information.
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ccinc.org
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
eCampusTours
Check out .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.
College websites
You can learn a lot about individual colleges from their websites. You can even see on most college websites a virtual tour of their dorms and housing options, along with a map of the whole campus.
Tip:
If you have already narrowed down the college you are going to be attending, I would suggest e-mailing them or taking a tour of the campus. Along with that, I think the best way to be prepared for college is to talk with people who have already experienced it, and find out good tips and advice they can give you!
The best websites to find scholarships are websites like Scholarship, College Board, and sites recommended by a guidance counselor or the financial aid office.
You can find out who your school advisor or guidance counselor is by looking on your school's website or stopping by the school guidance counseling center.
To apply for grants for your college, see your guidance counselor first to see what scholarships/grants are available in your area. Then, go to the website www.fafsa.ed.gov and fill out your information, it will be returned to you telling you how much money you get for grants/scholarships and loans!
You can obtain a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Guidance and Counselling and apply to Service Commissions. They have a website, just google them.
Yes, Virginia College is a great college. I suggest you visit their website or talk to a counselor for more information.
To apply for Upward Bound, typically you need to be a high school student from a low-income household or a first-generation college student. Contact your school's guidance counselor or check the program's website for specific eligibility criteria and application instructions.
Information about a Federal Pell Grant can be found on the US Department of Education website, at a school guidance counselor office, or at a bank branch.
The Vocational Schools Database has a website that lists all vocational schools in the USA. Visit the website RWM to search. Another resource would be a guidance counselor.
FAFSA is a website where you can go to inquire about federal student aid. You can also visit your college's campus and speak to the counselor or the bursar in the financial aid office.
School Counseling requirements vary state-by-state. You should review the requirements of various types of counselors at different educational levels through the American School Counselor website at http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=242
The best idea is to go through his high school guidance counselor. I would also ask organizations him and his family belong to. I am a DAR member and they gave me $500 for school!
There are lots of great sites out there that will match you up with scholarships based on your interests and strengths. Fastweb.com is one and Scholarships.com is another. Don't forget that there are lots of ways to find college scholarships. Start with local scholarships. You can get a list on your high school website or from your guidance counselor at school. There are also scholarship listing books that organize scholarships by your intended college major, race, interests, club affiliation, employer (you or your parents), etc...