Where do I start?
The college research, application and choice process can be confusing and complex. Be sure to access all of your resources at Waynesboro High School.
Your counselors are your main resource. They know a lot about the how, what and why. Be sure to keep them "in the loop" as you go through the steps. They are experts in the college application process. We have a College Advisor, Miss Rosenfeld, who is new at WHS and is here to help our seniors with their post secondary options. All seniors should meet with her! Your career coach, Mrs. Wood, has a lot of resources and some alternative ideas. See her in the Career Center with help on choosing a major, doing your school research, narrowing your college choices and paying for college. Our GRASP advisor, Mrs.Jody Rambo, is your go to for filling out the FAFSA. She is available for meetings every Wednesday. |
BigFuture.CollegeBoard.org is a great place to start your college research.
These are some great videos about the College Admissions process.
Quick links for researching schools:
These are some great videos about the College Admissions process.
Quick links for researching schools:
- Big Future: Great way to look for a college match based on size, selectivity, activities offered, location and more! You can also search specific schools to learn more.
- You Can Go! -Great videos on this website! Many students will relate to the obstacles described here.
- The Princeton Review
- Find The Best - Great visuals and quick stats. Search for a school you're interested in and keep scrolling down for helpful financial information. Or, fill out the side bar to find schools that match your preferences.
- Kahn Academy - A comprehensive college planning and research guide. Includes many informational videos that explain how to find the right type of school for you. Here are some good videos about College Admissions from Kahn.
- NACAC Parent/Student Resource - includes huge college fairs that they host in DC and around the country.
- Education Planner - AES free college planning site
- Cappex - "the College Search Made Easy"
- College Reality Check - The Chronicle of Higher Education's college comparison site that informs you of what your "debt" will really be after considering financial aid, scholarships, etc. Also shares graduation rates.
- CollegeMeasures.org - Check out Virginia's economic data about education level attained and correlating salaries.
- College Results Online - Comprehensive college comparison site.
- College Majors 101 - Research colleges by the majors they offer.
- Going to College - an online resource to help teens with disabilities prepare for college.
- Going2College - Can search by state for college access assistance.
- I'm First - an online community supporting first generation college-bound students.
- College Greenlight - Offers first generation college-bound students lots of resources for planning for, applying to and paying for college. Application fee waivers article.
- College Answer - Guidance on preparing, selecting, applying, paying, deciding, and financing college.
- March2Success - has SAT/ACT/SOL Prep and information about applying to and paying for college.
- College Navigator - Another comparison site that includes non-college post-high training.
- Affordable Schools Online by Cheap Colleges. Provides a list of affordable colleges and good financial aid information. But as they highlight, be sure to tap into financial aid sources as part of the cost mix whether the schools you are interested in are on the list or not.
- Know How 2 Go - College prep for middle and high school students
- Mapping Your Future - Comprehensive tool from planning and paying for college to career exploration.
- My College Options - includes test prep, summer programs, college matching, financial aid and more. Good for both parents and students.
- MyFuture - Offers information on college, military, careers and building a resume.
- NCAA - Eligibility information for college athlete hopefuls.
- Princeton Review - Great resource to compare colleges, prepare for entrance exams, and research financial aid support; Check out their 2013 Parents & Students Survey for some interesting information about their hopes and worries of the college admissions process; includes great words of advice as well.
- Peterson's College Search Tool. Includes test prep, essay-writing, paying for college, etc.
- State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) - Preparing, picking, and paying for college (click on the appropriate tabs on the left column)
- Virginia Wizard - Career, community college, and college match (mostly Virginia)
- If considering pursuing college online, check out Accredited Online Colleges and/or DegreeTrend (lists out MOOCs - FREE online courses!)
- College Visits - if you want structured tours of colleges by region (for a cost), check out this company. Regions include New England, California, Northeast, Canada and Southeast.
- YouVisit - Virtual College Tours of over 1000 schools
- Campus Reel - videos, tours and experiences posted by students.
- What Can I Do With This Major? - explore majors
- College Raptor - College Match site