College Prep

10 Steps to Picking the Right College use these tips from college officials, coaches, and counselors to find the right college for you
25 Tips to Help You Survive Freshman Year all about the things you need to do to not only survive, but to thrive your first year of college
Accredited Online Colleges and Universities / Louisiana A list of available accredited online programs in Louisiana. Can filter by criteria like size, location, degree levels, campus setting, and type of school to find the best program to fit your needs.
ACT Practice Tests (PDF) Free with Bonus Answers and Explanations
Adventures in Education award-winning interactive site that offers information and services to help you finance your education, select a school, and plan a career
Affordable Schools Online helps connect students to affordable, high quality education
American College/University Admissions Office E-mail Addresses the most comprehensive available list of college and university admissions office e-mail addresses
BestColleges.com: Annual Trends in Online Education compiles exclusive reports with feedback received from more than 300 schools and 1,500 students
Best Value Schools best resources for college students with disabilities
The Black Collegian The electronic version of the 27 year old, national career opportunities magazine. In addition to the abundance of career planning/job search information, there is commentary by leading African-American writers, lifestyle/ entertainment features, general information on college life, and news of what's happening on college campuses today.
College Board nonprofit educational services association that brings together over 3,000 member schools, colleges, and organizations dedicated to helping students and their families prepare for and succeed in post secondary education
College Learning and Resource Center Resources to help navigate the college application process
College Preparation Checklist provides a checklist that includes insight for college preparation during COVID-19
College Net Basic information on nearly every post-secondary school in the U.S. and Canada, and provides links to most of those with home pages. Search or browse geographically.
College Xpress index of and information on American private colleges
ConsumerAffairs Reviews for Online Colleges features hundreds of verified consumer reviews and is available as a free resource
ETS: Educational Testing Service Network Gateway to definitive information about college and graduate school admissions and placement tests, with links to AP, GRE, GMAT, SAT, The Praxis Series, and TOEFL sites, as well as other educational resources. ETS Net provides sample test questions, test preparation, and test registration.
Fastweb: Financial Aid Search Through the Web the Internet's largest free scholarship search
Federal Student Aid Handbook The Federal Student Aid Handbook consists of the Application and Verification Guide, nine numbered volumes, and appendices.
Federal Student Aid Resources The office of Federal Student Aid provides publications, fact sheets, online tools, and other resources to help you prepare and pay for college or career school.
FinAid: The Financial Information Page page provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid
The Financial Case for Trade School over College should a four year college be your automatic choice when you graduate from high school?
GMAT Exam and Practice Test from Magoosh.com Everything you need to know to crush the GMAT. Take a practice test, learn about scoring, study schedules, study tips, and more.
How to Apply for Student Loans This guide offers a quick run down on what you need to know to determine eligibility, apply for, and receive student loans.
How to Create a Good GitHub Profile BestColleges report these repositories are a common tool that software and web developers use when building their projects, which also act as resumes.
How to Get Into a Coding Bootcamp BestColleges believe the best bootcamp is the one that fits your schedule, your learning needs, and your career aspirations, and have created a guide that explores how to get into a coding bootcamp while also providing tips to increase your admission chances.
Independent Student's Guide to Healthcare breaks down information to help young adults find affordable health insurance and get the care they need
Kaplan a wealth of educational and career resources--from the latest news, strategies, and practice quizzes to entertaining simulation games--with just a click of your mouse
Louisiana Board of Regents Colleges and Universities of Louisiana
My College Guide includes a college search data base as well as financial information
Next Step U purpose is to help high school students get a grip on their future
Online Colleges in Louisiana one-stop resource for information pertaining to online colleges in Louisiana
Peterson's Education and Career Center covers elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional degree programs, study abroad, executive management programs, distance learning, financial aid, internships, summer programs, and career information
Physchology Degree 411 guide to schools in Louisiana on the many undergraduate and graduate psychology programs in the state; designed to help you find the best program for your academic and career goals in this field
Student Homelessness & Basic Needs Insecurity Study examines the challenges and underlying issues that affect students while providing resources to help them overcome financial and accessibility constraints before and during their higher education experience.
Study Abroad Programs Directory Listings for thousands of study abroad programs in more than 100 countries throughout the world. You will also find hundreds of links to study abroad program home pages.
Trade School vs College in 2023: Pros & Cons, and Job Opportunities
USDE Office of Post Secondary Education financial information for students and financial aid professionals as well as links to other resources