College Research Resources for Students and Parents

General College Research

• Appily: College and scholarship search platform

• Big J Educational Consulting: Data on admit rates, need-based and merit aid

• BigFuture by College Board: free comprehensive college and career planning tool

• Campus Tours: Virtual tours and interactive campus maps for colleges and universities

• CollegeData.com: merit and need-based aid information by college

• College Navigator: National Center for Education Statistics

• NACAC College Fairs: Listing of in-person and virtual college fairs

Application Support

• Admit Yogi: AI-driven platform to find successful 2024 applicant profiles

• College Essay Guy: Free college essay advice

• Common Application

• University of California colleges application

• University of Texas/Texas State application

Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources

• College Raptor: Net price calculators and financial package evaluator

• EduMed: FAFSA Checklist

• FastWeb: Free scholarship search platform

• Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculator

Career Research/Preparation

• College Recruiter: Resource for part-time, seasonal, internship, apprenticeship, and other entry-level jobs

• Big Interview: AI-powered feedback on interview techniques and personalized coaching

• Enhancv: AI-powered resume builder

• Handshake: Career social network

• LinkedIn: World’s largest professional network