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Guidance/Counseling Department

College Resources

Selecting a College

ACT

Register for the ACT test, do college searches

College Board

Register for the SAT test, extensive college search and Financial Aid information

Campus Security

Crime Statistics

Campus Tours

Virtual tours for many colleges

College Home Pages

Quick and easy guide to every college or university homepage

College Rankings

Several different college rankings from the University of Illinois

College View

Extensive college search information

Peterson’s Publishing Company

Peterson’s Publishing has good resources for students and parents

Historically Black Colleges

Links to HBCU websites

College Net

Searchable database of about 3000 colleges, scholarship opportunities, and academic resources

Mapping Your Future

Provides information about choosing the right college and applying for financial aid

Overview of Colleges

Vocational Schools; Careers

Community College Web

Quick and easy guide to community colleges

Illinois College Student Transfer Service

Unique site that lets students research which college courses are transferable within Illinois

Illinois Community College Board

For information about community colleges in Illinois

Perfect College

Good for parents to use as a discussion tool; check out the section for son or daughter’s college potential

U. S. News College Site

Includes their famous annual ranking of colleges

Discover Program

Internet based program that is aligned with ACT test that includes information on post-secondary opportunities

College Basics

Offers tips and insider secrets about planning for college, applying for college, financial aid, admissions essays, college visit and interview basics, and much more.

Browse Colleges

Finding the right school can be a challenging pursuit. Our expansive directory is the ideal resource for finding colleges, universities, career schools, trade schools, vocational training, and online degree programs that fit your needs.