Resources

Test Preparation

College Planning

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Athletic Recruiting

Essay Writing Resources

Effective College Visits

Career Planning

Educational Blogs and Learning Resources

Parent Resources

Test Preparation

SAT/ACT Resources

• Khan Academy - Offers free, personalized SAT practice in partnership with the College Board.
• College Board - Provides official SAT practice materials, including full-length tests and study guides.
• ACT - Offers free ACT test prep resources, including practice tests and study guides.
• Magoosh - Provides free ACT and SAT study resources, including practice questions and study schedules.
• PrepScholar - Offers free SAT and ACT resources, including study guides and practice questions.
• The Princeton Review - Provides free SAT and ACT practice tests and resources.
• Kaplan - Offers free SAT and ACT practice tests and resources.
• Varsity Tutors - Provides free practice tests and resources for various standardized tests.
• Number2 - Offers free SAT and ACT prep resources, including practice questions and tutorials.
• CrackSAT.net - Offers free SAT practice resources and tests.
• PowerScore - Provides free SAT and ACT resources, including practice questions and strategies.

Other Test Prep Resources

• 4Tests - Provides free practice exams for various standardized tests.
• Test Prep Review - Offers free practice tests and resources for a variety of standardized exams.
• Union Test Prep - Provides free practice tests and study guides for various exams.
• Study.com - Offers free test prep courses and resources.
• ExamEdge - Provides free practice tests for various standardized exams.
• Test-Guide - Offers free test prep resources and practice tests.
• Peterson's - Provides free practice tests and resources for various standardized exams.
• Chegg - Offers free test prep resources and study guides.
• BenchPrep - Provides free test prep courses and resources.
• OpenStax - Offers free test prep resources and materials.
• LearningExpress Library - Provides free test prep resources through libraries.
• Quizlet - Offers free test prep flashcards and study tools.
• edX - Provides free test prep courses from various institutions.
• Coursera - Offers free test prep courses and resources.

College Planning

General College Resources

• Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - The official U.S. government site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
• College Board - BigFuture - Offers college search tools, scholarship information, and planning resources.
• Khan Academy - College Admissions - Provides free resources on college admissions, SAT preparation, and financial aid.
• College Navigator - A tool to search for colleges based on various criteria.
• Common App - A platform to apply to multiple colleges with one application.
• College Scorecard - Provides data on college costs, graduation rates, and post-college earnings.
• Mapping Your Future - Offers college preparation, financial aid, and career exploration resources.
• College Confidential - An online forum for discussions on college admissions and planning.

College Search & Reviews

• Niche - Provides college rankings, reviews, and statistics.
• Appily - Offers college reviews, scholarship information, and admissions chances calculators.
• Peterson's - Offers information on colleges, test preparation, and scholarship searches.
• Unigo - Features college reviews, scholarship information, and career advice.
• CollegeXpress - Provides college search tools, scholarship information, and advice articles.
• CollegeData - Offers college search tools, admissions trackers, and financial aid calculators.

Special Programs

• RaiseMe - Allows students to earn micro-scholarships from colleges for academic and extracurricular achievements.
• College Greenlight - Focuses on helping underrepresented students with college and scholarship searches.
• QuestBridge - Connects high-achieving, low-income students with leading colleges and opportunities.
• CollegeWeekLive - Hosts free online college fairs and live chats with admissions counselors.
• UStrive - Connects students with free online mentoring for college admissions and financial aid.
• My College Guide - Offers articles and resources on college planning and admissions.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid Resources

• Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - The official U.S. government site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
• FinAid - A comprehensive guide to financial aid, scholarships, and student loans.
• College Board - Offers information on financial aid, scholarships, and the CSS Profile.
• U.S. Department of Education - Information on federal grants, loans, and work-study programs.
• Sallie Mae - Offers a free scholarship search tool and financial aid resources.
• NerdWallet - Provides guides on financial aid, student loans, and scholarships.
• Edvisors - Offers information on scholarships, financial aid, and student loans.
• The College Investor - Provides information on student loans, financial aid, and investing for students.
• How Money Works - The Money Books - We teach people how money works. Financial illiteracy is the #1 economic crisis in the world affecting over 4.5 billion lives.

Scholarship Search Platforms

• Fastweb - A scholarship search platform matching students to scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
• Scholarships.com - Provides a free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
• CollegeScholarships.org - Offers information on scholarships, grants, and financial aid resources.
• Appily - Provides scholarship search tools and college decision resources.
• Chegg Scholarships - Features a scholarship search engine and financial aid advice.
• Unigo - Offers scholarships, college reviews, and financial aid information.
• ScholarshipOwl - Simplifies scholarship applications by allowing students to apply to multiple scholarships with one application.
• CollegeNET - Offers a scholarship search and application platform.
• Going Merry - A scholarship search and application platform with personalized matching.
• Scholarship America - Provides scholarships and financial aid resources.
• Scholly - A scholarship search app that matches students to scholarships.
• ScholarshipMonkey - Provides a free scholarship search engine.
• International Student - Offers financial aid resources for international students.
• College Raptor - Provides financial aid and scholarship calculators.

Specialized Scholarships

• Black Excel - A scholarship resource specifically focused on opportunities for African American students pursuing higher education.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) - One of the largest scholarship organizations dedicated to helping Hispanic students access higher education funding.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - Provides scholarships, fellowships, and internships for African American students, particularly those attending HBCUs.
• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) - Offers scholarships specifically for Asian and Pacific Islander American students pursuing higher education.
• American Indian College Fund - Provides scholarships and financial support to Native American students attending tribal colleges and universities.

Athletic Recruiting

Main Resources

• Preps Recruiting - A sports recruiting service dedicated to connecting student-athletes directly with collegiate coaches across all levels. Founded and operated by former college athletes and coaches.
• NCSA: College Recruiting 101 for Parents - Provides a comprehensive guide to help parents navigate the college recruiting journey.
• SportsEngine Play - Offers guidance on the appropriate roles parents should play during the college recruiting process.
• Plus31 Sports: College Recruiting 101 for Parents - Provides insights into how parents can assist their children in the recruiting process.
• Strive: College Athletic Recruiting – A Guide for Parents and Students - Assists student-athletes and parents in navigating college athletic recruiting.
• Facebook Group: College Recruiting Advice for Parents - A community offering expert guidance, personalized recruiting strategies, and proven methods.

Understanding Recruiting

• Understanding the Athletic Recruiting Process - This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recruiting process, including timelines and tips.
• College Recruiting Guide - The NCAA's official guide offers insights into the recruiting process and eligibility requirements.
• The Role of Parents in College Recruiting - This article discusses how parents can effectively support their children through the recruiting journey.
• 10 Tips for Navigating the College Recruiting Process - Provides practical advice to help families understand and manage the complexities of athletic recruiting.
• College Recruiting: How to Get Recruited - This resource outlines steps student-athletes can take to increase their chances of being recruited.
• The Parent's Role in the Recruiting Process - Offers insights into how parents can support their children without overstepping.

Advanced Recruiting Topics

• 5 Common Myths About Athletic Scholarships - Debunks common misconceptions about athletic scholarships.
• How to Market Your Student-Athlete to Colleges - This article provides strategies for promoting your student-athlete to college coaches.
• The Importance of Academics in the Recruiting Process - Emphasizes the critical role academics play in the athletic recruiting process.
• Navigating the NCAA Eligibility Center - A guide to understanding and navigating the NCAA Eligibility Center requirements.
• Baseball Factory - Specializes in player development and college placement for high school baseball players.
• Cooper Manning Urges Athletes to Choose Happiness Over Money in Recruitment - Highlights advice on prioritizing personal happiness over financial incentives.

Recruiting Programs and Services

• Recruiting 4 Parents - Offers online courses designed to educate parents on the athletic recruiting process.
• The Recruitable - Provides an online course and community for parents, coaches, and college athletic directors.
• Athnet - Offers information on athletic scholarships, recruiting timelines, and tips for student-athletes.
• College Sports Scholarships - Provides information on athletic scholarships, recruiting guidelines, and advice for student-athletes.

Essay Writing Resources

Writing Guides and Tools

• Purdue OWL - Offers comprehensive writing resources, including essay strategies, formatting, and grammar.
• Grammarly Blog - Provides tips on writing essays, improving writing skills, and grammar.
• EssayPro Blog - Shares strategies for writing high-quality essays, including structure and topic ideas.
• Writing Commons - A free resource that includes writing strategies, essay examples, and guidelines.
• The Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill - Offers essay writing tips, academic strategies, and research writing advice.
• Hemingway Editor Blog - Provides guides to make your writing clear, concise, and readable.

Academic Writing Support

• EssayJack Blog - Offers free resources to assist with essay structure, argumentation, and analysis.
• Scribbr Blog - Provides helpful guides on writing essays, including structuring and referencing.
• Education Corner - Offers practical essay writing strategies and tips for academic success.
• SparkNotes Writing Resources - Provides a variety of helpful articles on essay writing, from planning to editing.
• The University of Manchester Writing Support - Includes free resources for improving writing techniques and essay crafting.

Additional Essay Writing Resources

• Essay Writing Service UK (Free Blog) - Offers tips and strategies on writing successful essays, particularly academic papers.
• Academic Help Blog - Focuses on general essay writing strategies, tips, and how to succeed academically.
• MindTools Writing Skills - Offers practical tools and techniques to enhance essay writing skills.
• Clemson Writing Center - Offers resources and advice for students on how to improve their essay writing.
• ReadWriteThink - Offers free lesson plans and strategies for improving essay writing, aimed at students of all levels.
• Academic Writing Help - Offers tips on how to craft well-organized essays and develop academic writing skills.
• UK Essays Blog - A useful resource for essay writing advice, from topic selection to polishing drafts.
• The Essay Expert - Tips on writing essays effectively, targeting various academic levels.
• Studymoose - Includes sample essays and tips on writing various types of essays.
• Writers' Workshop at University of Illinois - Provides guides on writing strategies and essay formatting.
• Pro Writing Aid Blog - Offers helpful tips for writing essays, improving grammar, and enhancing style.
• Writer's Digest Blog - Offers tips and advice for academic writing, including essay strategies.

Effective College Visits

Virtual and In-Person Visit Resources

• Go See Campus - Provides a College Trip Planner to assist students in selecting and organizing campus visits.
• Daytripper University - Offers detailed college tour itinerary guides, categorizing schools to help students plan effective visits.
• CampusTours - Provides interactive virtual tours and campus maps for over 1,700 colleges and universities.
• BigFuture by College Board - Offers a comprehensive campus visit checklist.
• Appily - Features virtual college tours, enabling students to explore campuses from home.
• AdmissionsMom - Provides self-guided tours for both virtual and on-campus visits.

Planning Tools and Resources

• CollegeAdvisor.com - Offers a curated list of 25 virtual college tours.
• YouVisit - Provides immersive virtual college campus visits with interactive media.
• Explore Colleges - Provides information on the best college tours for high school students.
• College Money Tips - Guides students on how to schedule college visits that align with their needs.
• College Flight Path - Provides expert advice on planning college tours.
• CampusReel - Offers student-generated videos providing authentic campus experiences.
• Cappex - Provides tools to plan college visits, compare colleges, and explore scholarship opportunities.
• Unigo - Offers college reviews, ratings, and virtual tours to assist students in their college search.

Career Planning

Career Exploration Tools

• CareerOneStop - Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides tools for job seekers, students, and career professionals.
• O*NET Online - Offers detailed descriptions of various occupations, helping students understand job requirements and outlooks.
• My Next Move - An interactive tool for students to explore careers, assess their interests, and find relevant training.
• BigFuture by The College Board - Assists students in exploring careers, planning for college, and finding scholarships.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - Provides information on job duties, education requirements, and salary information.
• CareerVillage - A platform where students can ask career-related questions and receive answers from professionals.

Job Search and Professional Development

• Roadtrip Nation - Features interviews with professionals across various industries, offering insights into different career paths.
• WayUp - A platform that connects students and recent graduates with job and internship opportunities.
• AfterCollege - Provides job listings and career advice for college students and recent graduates.
• Handshake - A career network for college students, connecting them with employers and job opportunities.
• Naviance - Offers college and career readiness solutions, helping students align their strengths with post-secondary goals.
• MyPlan.com - Provides career assessment tests, detailed career profiles, and information on majors and colleges.
• CareerExplorer - Offers a comprehensive career test and detailed information on various career paths.

Additional Career Resources

• Career Cruising - An interactive career guidance resource designed for people of all ages.
• The Balance Careers - Offers clear, practical advice on job searching, career planning, and professional development.
• Prospects.ac.uk - A UK-based resource providing career advice, job listings, and postgraduate course information.
• National Careers Service - A UK government service offering information, advice, and guidance on learning and work.
• CareerAddict - Provides career advice, company profiles, and job search tips.
• Vault - Offers in-depth industry and company profiles, career advice, and job listings.
• Glassdoor - Provides company reviews, salary reports, and interview questions to help students make informed decisions.

Educational Blogs and Learning Resources

Learning Platforms

• Khan Academy - A nonprofit educational platform offering free video tutorials and interactive exercises.
• Wikiversity - A platform dedicated to free learning materials and activities.
• Curriki - An online community offering free, open educational resources primarily for K-12 education.
• Docsity - A social learning network where students can share study notes and access educational resources.
• Open Culture - Features free cultural and educational media, including online courses and language lessons.

Study Skills and Academic Success

• Coursera Blog - Offers articles on learning strategies, course recommendations, and insights into various fields.
• edX Blog - Provides updates on new courses, learning tips, and discussions on higher education trends.
• Study Hacks Blog - Authored by Cal Newport, focuses on strategies for academic success and productivity.
• The Student Room - A UK-based student community offering forums, study help, and university advice.
• College Info Geek - Provides tips on studying, productivity, and managing college life.
• Lifehack - Offers articles on productivity, lifestyle, and personal development for students.
• AcademicTips.org - Provides study tips, classroom etiquette advice, and motivational stories.
• StudyRight - Focuses on study skills, time management, and academic motivation.

Subject-Specific Resources

• TED-Ed Blog - Features educational lessons, teaching ideas, and insights from educators worldwide.
• ExamTime Blog (GoConqr) - Offers study resources, exam preparation tips, and learning strategies.
• Shmoop - Provides study guides, test prep, and learning resources with a humorous approach.
• SparkNotes - Offers study guides for literature, poetry, films, and philosophy.
• Chegg Blog - Provides study tips, career advice, and insights into student life.
• Noodle - Offers advice on education, from K-12 to higher education and career planning.
• Her Campus - An online magazine for college women, covering topics like academics, career, and lifestyle.
• Student Minds Blog - A student-led blog focusing on mental health, well-being, and student experiences.
• The Savvy Student - A financial literacy blog for students.

Parent Resources

Financial Education

• How Money Works - The Money Books - Teaching financial literacy to address the economic crisis affecting billions of lives.

Support Organizations

• AVANCE - Provides free parenting and early childhood education programs to low-income, predominantly Hispanic families.
• Mama Dragons - Supports, educates, and empowers mothers of LGBTQ children.
• Baby2Baby - Provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing, and basic necessities.
• Parenting for Liberation - Empowers Black parents to raise their children in a liberating and conscious manner.
• EmbraceRace - Provides resources to help parents raise children who are thoughtful about race.
• The Conscious Kid - Offers parenting and educational resources through a critical race lens.
• Black Parent Initiative - Supports parents and caregivers in raising healthy Black children.

Parenting Resources

• National Parent Helpline - Offers emotional support and advocacy for parents.
• Zero to Three - Provides resources for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers.
• Head Start Program - Promotes school readiness for young children from low-income families.
• Parenting Journey - Offers programs that help parents build stronger families.
• One Tough Job - Provides parenting resources and tips for various challenges and stages.
• Parent to Parent USA - Connects parents of children with special needs to provide support.
• National PTA - Offers resources and programs to support children's education and well-being.
• Sesame Street in Communities - Provides multimedia resources for parents and caregivers.
• Common Sense Media - Offers reviews and advice on media and technology for families.

Specialized Parent Support

• Understood - Supports parents of children with learning and attention issues.
• Colorín Colorado - Offers resources for parents of English language learners.
• PACER Center - Provides resources for parents of children with disabilities.
• National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) - Focuses on improving quality of life for Black children and families.
• LGBTQ+ Family Resources (PFLAG) - Provides support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
• Families USA - Advocates for high-quality, affordable health care for families.
• Child Welfare Information Gateway - Provides resources on child welfare issues and parenting advice.
• We Are the Village - Provides support for underserved and marginalized families.