- Admissions Consultants - Admissions consulting advice for applicants preparing essays and applications to the top colleges, universities, medical and business schools.
- Black Excel: The College Help Network - Features links to resources to help African American students navigate the college admissions process.
- College & University - Advice on choosing a career path, finding a school and getting financial aid.
- College Admissions from About.com - News plus tips on scholarships, applications, rank, tests, visitations, essays and interviews.
- College Admissions Plus - Newsletter concerning admissions and related educational issues.
- College Answer - Provides same services used by commercial scholarship search companies free to the public.
- College Materials - Provides admissions services to potential students, such application review and essay consultation.
- College Planning Simplified - Guide to the selection and admission process, includes information on financial aid and scholarships.
- College Summit - A national US non-profit organization that helps high schools raise their college enrollment rates by building a college-going culture.
- College Vision - Offers college admissions coaching and assistance in preparation for high school students.
- CollegeBound Network - A resource offering high school students an inside look at the college admissions process and college life. Financial aid facts and virtual college tours.
- CollegeNET - Guide to colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Provides information on college admissions, links to academic resources, and online applications.
- Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ - A guide to colleges that admit homeschooled applicants and other college information for their families.
- CollegeViewbooks: Request College Viewbooks - CollegeViewbooks.com allows prospective students to order college viewbooks and applications from up to twenty schools simultaneously, and have them sent directly to their homes, FREE of charge.
- Common Application - An free online undergraduate application used by over 400 colleges and universities.
- DiplomaGuide - A guide to college admissions. Also discusses high school diplomas and the GED.
- Early-Decision Programs - Site provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with early-decision programs.
- eGuidanceCounselor - Free information and links related to the college selection, application and admission process.
- Embark - Provides insight, tools and tips for student's educational goals. Information about student aid and research schools, submitting applications and college admissions advice.
- FastWeb - The scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications.
- First Aid for Your College Planning - Allows high school students to purchase planning reports offering admissions and financial aid advice. Includes planning calendars, timelines, calculators, and other tools.
- Free College Applications - List of U.S. colleges that do not charge application fees if you apply under certain circumstances.
- Get Recruited by Colleges and Universities - Free scholarship searches, how to be recruited by colleges, financial aid information, college admission tips, and a college admissions and free scholarships newsletter.
- Higher Education Funding Council for England - HEFCE - Promotes and funds teaching and research in higher education institutions. Includes general information and sections on finance, good practice, and research.
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - This site addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree.
- How College Admission Works - Guide to college admissions, with information from the Duke University admissions director. Includes a full page of related links.
- iApply - Provides information and services about preparing, applying and paying for college.
- JustColleges - Features colleges in the USA, India, UK, Australia, and Canada. Also included are articles, essays, test preparation tips, and FAQs on colleges, graduate and business schools.
- Laissez-Faire College Rankings - An interesting antidote to the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report and the others. Written by a poster from the newsgroup soc.college.admissions.
- Mapping Your Future - Information about college and career planning. Visite nuestro sitie en Espanol.
- My College Calendar - An admissions guide for potential students featuring an interactive college calendar.
- My College Guide - Source to ask admission questions, search for colleges, and download common admission forms.
- MyChances.net - Free program allowing peers to comment on your admissions application and essay. Includes admissions statistics and a forum.
- MyRoad - Resource for education and career planning. Explore personality types, majors, colleges, and careers.
- Overview College Search - Find the perfect Colleges, Trade and Vocational Schools, and Universities that match your Major and Career Goals. A searchable Database with links to 1000's of Colleges, Scholarships, and Financial Aid!
- Preparing for College for Students With High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome - Scholarly article based on a professional presentation. Strategies to (1) prepare for college, (2) gain admission, and (3) survive while in college.
- Statementofpurpose.com - Offers tips on writing a statement of purpose and provides sample essays.
- Studying Successfully - Study skills for those wanting to enter Higher Education.
- The Sam Jackson College Experience - A personal student weblog about the college admissions process and college life.
- Think College - The U.S. Department of Education provides this site to inform and encourage people of any age who are considering going to (or going back to) college.
- Transition to College - An assessment designed to help students make decisions during the admissions process, including college and major selection. A fee-based service.
- Veritas Prep Law School Admissions Services - Expert assistance with law school applications ranging from individual services to comprehensive packages.
- wiredscholar - An online resource for preparing, evaluating, selecting, applying for and financing an education entirely online.
- XAP.com - College admission applications, financial aid and scholarship search and planning.
- Yahoo! News - Provides links to news and feature articles.
Media publications
- NYTimes.com - At Last, College Answers, and a Few New Questions - The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part three of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] (Published 2002-05-07 00:00:00)
- NYTimes.com - Different Lives, One Goal: Finding the Key to College - The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part one of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] (Published 2002-05-05 00:00:00)
- NYTimes.com - Preparing Applications, Fine-Tuning Applicants - Second of a three-part series where The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] (Published 2002-05-06 00:00:00)