RESOURCES
The College Admissions Process can be overwhelming to say the least. At Imagine College Coaching, we are committed to making the process as easy as we can. We have put together a list of our favorite resources to give you a head start! www.imaginecollegecoaching.com
PUTTING THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE TOGETHER
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
COMMON APPLICATION
The Common Application is the most well known college application. The Common Application is the preferred application for over 600 Universities in the United States.
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION
The Universal Application is the new kid on the block but has 46 Colleges and Universities on board already.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA APPLICATION
If you have your eye on a California school, it is likely you will need this app. It is the only way to apply to UC campuses.
APPLY TEXAS
If you are considering a College in the Lone Star State of Texas, this is the app that is accepted by most Texas public schools.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Imagine Scholarships filters scholarships unique to you, gives you a personalized space to save the ones that you are mostly like to get and then allows you to apply directly from the site. Check it out today!
GENERAL COLLEGE HELPFUL RESOURCES
COLLEGE BOARD
College Board is a wealth of knowledge. This is the gold mine of college info. This is also the place to register for the SAT.
COLLEGE NAVIGATOR
This website is hosted by the Department of Education. All the information is directly form the data that is submitted by colleges.
COLLEGE RAPTOR
COLLEGE RAPTOR IS NEW TO THIS FIELD BUT I LIKE THE USER FRIENDLY SITE THEY HAVE. THEY ALSO INCLUDE AN ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE AND MATCHING OPTION. THIS IS A VERY STUDENT FRIENDLY SITE.
BLOG
This blog offers helpful advice to navigate your way through the college admissions process.
TESTS
SAT
SAT is administered by College Board. You can use this site to register for upcoming tests as well as view your scores and have scores sent to colleges of your choice.
ACT
This is the official site of the ACT test. You can register for upcoming tests as well as view your scores.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS
You can learn everything you need to know about AP tests here. Some colleges give class credit for passing these tests.
KHAN ACADEMY
In my opinion, the best SAT tests tutoring is offered FREE by Khan Academy as well as tutoring for many other subjects. I can't recommend this site enough.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
FAFSA
Free Application for Student Aid. The FAFSA is used to determine how much money a student will receive from a school based on family income. They have excellent videos to help you understand how the process works.
# ASK FAFSA OFFICE HOURS ON TWITTER.
FAFSA has an office hour to allow anyone to ask questions. A valuable resource indeed!
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
This is the "go to" source for all things financial aid. They give information on pell grants, work study programs and many loan options.
FASTWEB
A reliable place to search for scholarships.
UNIGO
Unigo is another great resource for scholarships as well as college matches.
ROOMSURF
A website that is good at matching students with like interests. A great way to find a roommate.
FINAID
A Non Profit Organization who helps guide the way through financial aid.
COLLEGE FAIRS
NACAC
WACAC
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIRS
STUDENT LOAN PLANNER