Erin Haines
SLM-521
February 19, 2005
Web Link Bibliography for College
Selection Process
Summary- This bibliography includes websites for high school students and parents to use as a resource. These particular websites are a great resource to guide students and their parents throughout the college preparation process. I have selected websites that I feel will be most helpful for gathering useful information.
Preparing College applications- This site explains to college-bound seniors how to get organized for the college process. It gives detailed information on different types of college applications, preparing the college essay and preparing for the college interview.
Date Visited- 2/18/05
http://ccoach.vwh.net/ccoach/workshops/d/resources/
Preparing for College- This site directs high-school students to other websites for specific information about colleges. It includes links to sites for scholarship and financial aid info, and SAT Prep course information.
Date Visited- 2/18/05
http://www.ribghe.org/sat-act.htm
Preparing your child for college- This site presents ideas to parents about preparing their children for college. It gives advice for parents of students in middle school through 12th grade. It tells parents how to prepare their children for college early. It also gives general guidelines on dates for registering for the SAT, and more.
Date Visited- 2/18/05
http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0%2C1674%2CP1324%2C00.html
College Compass- This site explains important parts of the college process to college- bound students The topics includes early notification plans (early action advice, early decision advice) and the entire admission process.
Date Visited- 2/18/05
http://www.edonline.com/collegecompass/c_apply.htm
College Solutions- This site will guide your family through the process of selecting a college. They will complete financial paperwork and look over completed college applications.
Date Visited- 2/18/05
http://www.go2collegesolutions.com/
Preparing ahead-to do List- This site gives lists of timelines for certain activities necessary to prepare for college. It includes suggested dates for meeting with advisors and others, and lists dates for filing paperwork
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.collegeconsumerguide.com/preparing_ahead/to_do_list/
College Answer- This site helps students select colleges, prepare applications, and provide ways to pay for college. It includes information on scholarship opportunities and student loans.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.schneider.collegeanswer.com/schneider/content/index.jsp
The College Selection Process- This site is about a service that helps you with the college selection process. It helps students with ways to eliminate certain colleges from consideration.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.collegeselection.com/
How Stuff Works- This site explains the best way to select a college, what SAT scores mean, and when to apply. It also describes policies relating to the admission of minority students.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.howstuffworks.com/college-admission.htm
Competition in the college application process- This site talks about myths and facts related to applying to colleges. It explains facts about competition, college admission tests, and scholarships and aid.
Date Visited – 2/19/05 http://www.princetonreview.com/college/apply/articles/process/competition.asp?id=college/colappcomp
College Tips- This site gives tips for financing college education. It includes suggestions for parents and creative ways to finance college education.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.linkup-parents.com/collegetips.htm
College admission Process- This site helps student through the entire college process, from choosing a school to preparing college applications to getting financial aid.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/guidance/collegeadmit.htm
Common Applications in the college process- This site gives lists of common applications from college. It explains how the common application saves you time and lists all of its benefits.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/guidance/collegeadmit.htm
Go College- This site helps the student match themselves with colleges that fit into their search criteria. It also contains practice SAT tests and ACT tests.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/guidance/collegeadmit.htm
Mapping your Future- This site helps students make major decisions regarding their future. These decisions include planning your career, selecting a college and how to pay for it.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://mapping-your-future.org/
Admissions Essay 101- This site guides students through the steps of writing a college application essay. It includes lessons on preparation, style, tone, the introduction, and conclusion. It also explains how to choose a topic and tips about the potential audience.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.essayedge.com/college/essayadvice/course/
College Bound Home- This site helps students search for colleges by entered criteria. The site then displays the colleges that are the best for the criteria you selected.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/
The College Interview- This site explains how to prepare for the college interview. It includes tips, types of questions you may be asked, and questions you may want to ask the interviewer.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0%2C1120%2C69-269%2C00.html
Kaplan Test Prep- This is a site for test preparation for k-8 tests, high school tests, college tests, and career tests. This site is especially helpful to high school seniors to learn more about the Kaplan Sat prep courses.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.kaptest.com/index.jhtml
Packing for College- This site explains what high school graduates need to bring to college and what not to bring.
Date Visited- 2/19/05
http://www.lib.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/www-old/packing.html