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REFERENCE BOOKS & WEBSITES
A variety of college planning reference books will help you with your
college search plans. A few key books will provide you with much of the
information you need to help you narrow down your choices. The
following books could be helpful:
The Fiske Guide to Colleges by Edward Fiske
Descriptions of 300 of the top public and private colleges in the U.S.
The book also includes information on strong departments, majors
and much more.
The Princeton Review: Best 373 Colleges
Student opinions on classes, dorms, social activities, sports and more.
Admissions and financial aid information
The Insider's Guide To The Colleges by Yale Daily News Staff
Interviews with hundreds of peers on campuses at 330 top school.
The College Board Book of Majors
List majors available at every two and four-year college in the U.S.
The College Handbook by College Board
The most complete guide to all 2-year and 4-year U.S. colleges.
NCAA sports index, ROTC programs, Early Decision/Early Action and
more.
Recommendations on the Colleges by Frederick E. Rugg
This book lists quality departments (college majors) at various
colleges.
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students With Learning Disabilities
by Kravets and Wax
An indispensable resource on college programs for students with
learning disabilities. Services are assessed according to more than 15
vital criteria. 330 schools profiled and essential information for another
1,000 schools.
Peterson's Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or AD/HD
This guide describes programs at more than 900 colleges in the U.S.
and Canada.
The Gatekeepers by J. Steinberg
Inside the Admissions Office at Wesleyan University.
Admissions Matters - What Students and Parents Need to Know by
Sally P. Springer and Marion R. Franck
This book highlights selective schools and explains what schools look
for and how they decide.
Acceptance: A Legendary Guidance Counselor Help Seven Kids Find
The Right Colleges - and Find Themselves by David L. Marcus
The focus is on self-discovery rather than test scores, grades and other
traditional tools of the trade.
College Unranked by Lloyd Thacker
Presidents and Deans speak out for students on what the college
admissions process should and should not be.
Peterson’s Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers by
Peterson's
A complete guide to summer programs in the United States and
abroad.
Sports Scholarships and College Athletic Programs by Peterson's
This book provides information on over 1700 athletic programs
Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope
This book highlights 40 schools.
Letting Go: A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College Years by
Karen Coburn and Madge Treeger.
Test Prep Books:
Test prep books provide insight into the test material as well as
strategies, tips and practice tests.
College Board: The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT
Barron’s How To Prepare For The New SAT
Kaplan New SAT 2400
Kaplan Fast Track ACT
Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT
Princeton Review: Cracking the ACT
Barrons: How to Prepare for the SAT Subject Tests: Math, History,
Spanish, English Lit., Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other subjects
areas.
Kaplan: SAT II Math, History, and other subject areas.
HELPFUL COLLEGE PLANNING WEBSITES
The College Board www.collegeboard.com
Information on SAT and Subject Tests, college search and other helpful
information
American College Testing Program ACT www.actstudent.org
The Common Application www.commonapp.org
Hundreds of colleges will accept this application.
The Black College Common Application www.eduinconline.com
Apply to 33 Black Colleges with one application and one fee of $35 for
all 33 member institutions.
Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov
Use this website for financial aid information.
Rankings of Colleges:
U.S. News: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college
Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/06/best-private-colleges-
opinions-colleges-09-top.html?partner=
College Prowler: http://collegeprowler.com/rankings/
Many other helpful websites are listed on various pages at::
www. collegeplanningsimplified.com
A variety of college planning reference books will help you with your
college search plans. A few key books will provide you with much of the
information you need to help you narrow down your choices. The
following books could be helpful:
The Fiske Guide to Colleges by Edward Fiske
Descriptions of 300 of the top public and private colleges in the U.S.
The book also includes information on strong departments, majors
and much more.
The Princeton Review: Best 373 Colleges
Student opinions on classes, dorms, social activities, sports and more.
Admissions and financial aid information
The Insider's Guide To The Colleges by Yale Daily News Staff
Interviews with hundreds of peers on campuses at 330 top school.
The College Board Book of Majors
List majors available at every two and four-year college in the U.S.
The College Handbook by College Board
The most complete guide to all 2-year and 4-year U.S. colleges.
NCAA sports index, ROTC programs, Early Decision/Early Action and
more.
Recommendations on the Colleges by Frederick E. Rugg
This book lists quality departments (college majors) at various
colleges.
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students With Learning Disabilities
by Kravets and Wax
An indispensable resource on college programs for students with
learning disabilities. Services are assessed according to more than 15
vital criteria. 330 schools profiled and essential information for another
1,000 schools.
Peterson's Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or AD/HD
This guide describes programs at more than 900 colleges in the U.S.
and Canada.
The Gatekeepers by J. Steinberg
Inside the Admissions Office at Wesleyan University.
Admissions Matters - What Students and Parents Need to Know by
Sally P. Springer and Marion R. Franck
This book highlights selective schools and explains what schools look
for and how they decide.
Acceptance: A Legendary Guidance Counselor Help Seven Kids Find
The Right Colleges - and Find Themselves by David L. Marcus
The focus is on self-discovery rather than test scores, grades and other
traditional tools of the trade.
College Unranked by Lloyd Thacker
Presidents and Deans speak out for students on what the college
admissions process should and should not be.
Peterson’s Summer Opportunities for Kids and Teenagers by
Peterson's
A complete guide to summer programs in the United States and
abroad.
Sports Scholarships and College Athletic Programs by Peterson's
This book provides information on over 1700 athletic programs
Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope
This book highlights 40 schools.
Letting Go: A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College Years by
Karen Coburn and Madge Treeger.
Test Prep Books:
Test prep books provide insight into the test material as well as
strategies, tips and practice tests.
College Board: The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT
Barron’s How To Prepare For The New SAT
Kaplan New SAT 2400
Kaplan Fast Track ACT
Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT
Princeton Review: Cracking the ACT
Barrons: How to Prepare for the SAT Subject Tests: Math, History,
Spanish, English Lit., Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other subjects
areas.
Kaplan: SAT II Math, History, and other subject areas.
HELPFUL COLLEGE PLANNING WEBSITES
The College Board www.collegeboard.com
Information on SAT and Subject Tests, college search and other helpful
information
American College Testing Program ACT www.actstudent.org
The Common Application www.commonapp.org
Hundreds of colleges will accept this application.
The Black College Common Application www.eduinconline.com
Apply to 33 Black Colleges with one application and one fee of $35 for
all 33 member institutions.
Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov
Use this website for financial aid information.
Rankings of Colleges:
U.S. News: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college
Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/06/best-private-colleges-
opinions-colleges-09-top.html?partner=
College Prowler: http://collegeprowler.com/rankings/
Many other helpful websites are listed on various pages at::
www. collegeplanningsimplified.com
Helpful College Planning Reference Books