Helpful Links for the college search process.
- The College Board: www.collegeboard.com
- The ACT: www.act.org
- The Common Application: www.commonapp.org
- SAT Optional School list: www.fairtest.org/university/optional
- Merit Aid: www.meritaid.com
- FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov
- KHAN Academy: www.khanacademy.org
- The Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com
- Summit www.mytutor.com
- Prometheus Test Prep: http://prometheustutors.com
- Sullivan Tutoring : www.sullivantutoring.com
- National Collegiate Athletic Association: www.NCAA.org
- Fastweb: www.fastweb.com – free scholarship info
- Teenlife: www.teenlife.com – great resource for summer programs
- College Confidential: www.collegeconfidential.com
- Unigo: www.unigo.com – reviews of colleges
- US News: www.usnews.com/rankings – school rankings
Set reasonable expectations. It is near impossible to raise a C to an A, but it is not unfair to expect a B-. Help your student by providing positive feedback, and setting attainable goals. Do not direct, rather facilitate. It is not your game to play, only yours to coach.