Links

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

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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.