Planning on going to college?  Maybe you're just thinking about it.  This guide will help you find excellent websites that will help you figure out how to pay for college, how to choose the right school, how to get accepted to your dream school and what college life will be like.

Paying for College  |  Choosing a School  |  Getting In  |  College Life
 

Paying for College

• FAFSA
  Anyone considering financial aid should make sure to fill out this online form.
   
• Savingforcollege.com
  Includes info on the 529 Plans and Coverdell Savings Accoutns.  Also try out the College Savings Calculator. 
   
• How 529 Plans Work
  Find out about this tax-free college savings plan.
   
• Cash for College
  This easy-to-read pamphlet answers all your questions about getting financial aid.
   
• e-Scholar
  Find out about government apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships.
   
• FastWeb
  Sign up to search for scholarships.
   
• Financial Aid Tips
  Written by a former financial aid counselor.
  
   

   Choosing a School

• Cool: College Opportunities Online Locator
  Here's a tool to help you find and compare profiles of nearly 7000 colleges and universities.
   
• MyPlan.com
  Find a college by location, SAT scores, majors, and cost.
   
• Mapping Your Future: Selecting a School
  Ten steps to selecting the right college.
   
• CollegeView
  Customize your college search with 12 different options including location, major, athletics, and religious affiliation.
   
• eCampusTours
  Take a virtual tour of over a thousand colleges.  Free registration is required.
   
• Cultural Experiences Abroad
  Why not spend a semester in another country?
   
• Christian College Mentor
  Compare Christian colleges, take virtual tours, and search for schools by majors or geographic area.
   
• Making it Count: The Campus Visit
  Great tips for evaluating a school on a campus visit.
   
• Campus Security Statistics
  Search crime statistics of college campuses nationwide.
   
• StudentsReview
  Read comments about schools by current students.
   

   Getting In

• College Board
  Info on the SATs and advice on how to write a great essay.
   
• Accepted.com: College Admissions
  Great tips for writing your college admissions essay.
   
• My College Guide: Admissions Guru
  The guru answers common questions about recruiting, test scores, and grades.
   
• Number2.com
  Get practice on SAT and ACT tests.
   
• What Colleges Look For in an Applicant
  Find out how to outshine the competition.
   
• What To Do When You're Waitlisted
  Includes how to learn to love your second choice school and how to woo yourself off the waitlist.
   

   College Life

• Facts on Tap: Alcohol and Student Life
  Think before you drink.
   
• The Fraternity Experience
  Info about Greek life and links to websites for all national fraternities.
   
• Major to Career Converter
  What types of careers are associated with a particular major?
   
• RateMyProfessors.com
  A professor can make or break a class.  Choose wisely when selecting courses.
   
• Campus Dirt
  Register for free to get dirt on curriculum, food, professors, parking, housing and more.
   
• Freshman Experience Articles
  From dorm room decor to tips for procrastinators, these articles will help you survive your freshman year.
   
• Real World University
  Tips on how to succeed in college and in life.