Ten Websites Every College Applicant Should Know About

1. U.S. News and World Report Education section – Ratings and articles
2. The Choice – New York Times Blog -  High quality college news
3. Collegeboard – SAT testing information and much more.  Separate sections for students, parents and professionals.
4. The ACT - ACT information
5. The Common Application – One application for hundreds of schools
6. National Association for College Admission Counseling
7. College Answer – Created by SallieMae, the nation’s leading provider of  student loans
8. Federal Student Aid FAFSA – Get started applying for financial aid
9. College Bound Network – Includes trade schools too.  3 million visitors a month.
10. College View – Check out the student blogs and questions for college visits in the application process section

And Two Bonus Sites

1. College Confidential – “Get the College Vibe,” “Ask the Dean,” huge discussion boards
2. Grand Valley State University Accountability Report 2009  – Compare Michigan public colleges