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📝 College Applications

The Common Application
One application accepted by 1,000+ colleges and universities nationwide.
🔗 https://www.commonapp.org

The Common Black College Application (CBCA)
Apply to 60+ HBCUs with one application.
🔗 https://commonblackcollegeapp.com

(Note: The Universal College Application has been discontinued and is no longer widely used.)

 

🧪 Testing & Exam Registration

ACT
ACT registration, test prep resources, and college search tools.
🔗 https://www.act.org

The College Board
Register for SAT, AP Exams, and access scholarship and college planning tools.
🔗 https://www.collegeboard.org

Khan Academy
Free SAT prep (in partnership with College Board) and academic tutorials.
🔗 https://www.khanacademy.org

 

💰 Financial Aid & Paying for College

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Official U.S. government website to complete your FAFSA for FREE.
🔗 https://studentaid.gov

Net Price Calculator (College Board – BigFuture)
Estimate what colleges may cost after financial aid.
🔗 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org

College Data
Financial aid data, admissions stats, and scholarship information.
🔗 https://www.collegedata.com

 

🔎 College Research & Comparison Tools

College Navigator (NCES)
Official federal database with data on 7,000+ institutions.
🔗 https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

Colleges of Distinction
Schools recognized for engaged learning and strong student outcomes.
🔗 https://www.collegesofdistinction.com

College View
Search colleges by majors, campus life, and financial aid.
🔗 https://www.collegeview.com

Princeton Review – Majors & Schools
Explore majors and college profiles.
🔗 https://www.princetonreview.com

 

🎥 Virtual Campus Tours

CampusReel
Student-led campus tours and dorm walkthroughs.
🔗 https://www.campusreel.org

YouVisit / eCampusTours
Interactive virtual campus visits.
🔗 https://www.ecampustours.com

 

🎓 Exploring Majors & Careers

MyMajors
Career quizzes and major exploration tools.
🔗 https://www.mymajors.com

 

🏀 Student Athletes

NCAA Eligibility Center
Required registration for Division I & II student-athletes.
🔗 https://www.ncaa.org

Kaarme
Connect student-athletes and performing artists with potential colleges.
🔗 https://www.kaarme.com

 

🖤 Historically Black Colleges & Universities

HBCU Listings & Information
Directory of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
🔗 https://www.blackhighereducation.com