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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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College Parents: An Organization Just for You

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
What College Admissions Officers Look For: Personal Interview

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
College Rankings

Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
Considering a College Honors Program

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Advocacy

Source: College Parents of America
How You Should Judge Colleges: What Are My Sources of Information About Colleges?

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
College Rankings: Helpful or Hurtful?

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Definitions of Admission Options in Higher Education

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Community College and International Students

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Finding Out Information About Your Community College: Visiting Campus and College Fairs

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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