The Foreign Service Journal, June 2012
88 F O R E I G N S E R V I C E J O U R N A L / J U N E 2 0 1 2 S CHOOLS S UPPLEMENT College Applications: Online Resources www.collegeboard.com — register and prep here for the SAT. The site also features CollegeMatchMaker to help you choose the right college. www.act.org — register and prep here for the ACT. www.princetonreview.com — find information about the top 10- percent institutions, a good basic overview of application process and test prep advice. www.collegeconfidential.com — play with fun interactive features such as Ask the Dean and College Vibe. www.mycollegeguide.org — submit questions to “Ask the Guru.” www.unigo.com — see feedback from students on their own colleges, in written and video form. www.studentreview.com — read reviews, survey results and advice. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator — get tools for finding the right college, including interactive spreadsheets. www.collegegold.com/apply decide/staterequirements — check on state residency requirements (for in-state tuition) at a glance. www.naviance.com/index.php — if your high school has this program, find out how to use it from your guid- ance counselor. This is a wonderful free resource that can help you plan your future. www.afsa.org/scholarships — get all you need to know on AFSA’s merit and financial aid. www.expatyouthscholarship.com — apply for Clements Worldwide scholarships for expatriate students. www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/c21963. htm — visit the State Department’s comprehensive list of FS-related scholarships. www.collegeconfidential.com — the discussion boards on this site are helpful during the admissions process.
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