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College Information Resources

College Information Resources

It's a jungle out there in choosing the right college, but the good news is that we have so much choice. Become aware of the variety of college choices open to your child—from ivy league to community schools, to technical and vocational. Taking the time to create objectives for what your child is seeking in a college experience and researching colleges to match those needs, not to mention, cost options, is important for setting the stage for a positive college experience. The more information your child has on how to prepare and what to expect from their college experience, the more likely it is that they will thrive.

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Community College: A Viable Option

What do an Academy Award nominated actor, the first female space shuttle commander, the governor of Hawaii, and the ...

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Is a Large or Small College Right for You?

When you think about college, do you picture a compact campus where you run into friends between classes? Or do you ...

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Career and Technical College: Careers in Focus

If you have a clear-cut career goal and would like to get into the job market quickly, you may want to consider a ...

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
The Best of Both Worlds: Residential Colleges

When it comes to choosing a college, size matters. Large universities offer students many academic choices, ...

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
College Catalogs, Directories and Rankings: Resource List

College Search College Search allows the user to select specific criteria for finding colleges or universities. ...

Source: Library of Congress
Selecting a College: A Checklist Approach

Finding, selecting and applying for the right college or university is an important and sometimes tough assignment that ...

Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)

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What Parents Need to Know About College Drinking

Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Where Should You Apply?: College Search

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Preparing for College: PVA Tips for Visual and Performing Arts Students

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
What to Expect When You Attend Parent Orientation

Source: College Parents of America
Can Senioritis Jeopardize Your Child's Future?

Source: Education.com
Considering a College Honors Program

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Finding Out Information About Your Community College: Visiting Campus and College Fairs

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Working Their Way Through College

Source: American Council on Education
Finding Educational Consultants and Commercial Counseling Centers

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Applying to Graduate School

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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