Get Into Medical School
- Medical schools require a lot from applicants, but it's not impossible. Learn more about how to become a doctor by doing well in classes, the MCAT, the application process, interviewing and more. Read on!
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Vault Education Center - Information about admissions for prospective students, including: student/alumni surveys, sample admissions essays and articles. Some content requires a subscription. - http://www.vault.com/hubs/600/hubhome_600.jsp?ch_id=600
Transition to College - An assessment designed to help students make decisions during the admissions process, including college and major selection. A fee-based service. - http://www.ttcreport.com/
The Sam Jackson College Experience - A personal student blog about the college admissions process and college life. - http://www.samjackson.org/college
College Materials - Provides admissions services to potential students, such application review and essay consultation. - http://www.collegematerials.com/whatwedo.html
College Is Possible - America's colleges and universities have come together to provide the latest information on preparing for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college. - http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CIP/Default896.htm
Free College Applications - List of U.S. colleges that do not charge application fees if you apply under certain circumstances. - http://www.porcelina.net/freeapps/
Admission Chances - Free program allowing peers to comment on your admissions application and essay. Includes admissions statistics and a forum. - http://admissionchances.com/
DiplomaGuide - A guide to college admissions. Also discusses high school diplomas and the GED. - http://diplomaguide.com
College Degrees Online - Find a college degree program to advance your career at Education-advancement.com - http://www.education-advancement.com
College Summit - Non-profit dedicated to helping students from low-income communities through the college admissions process. - http://www.collegesummit.org
CollegeNET - Guide to colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Provides information on college admissions, links to academic resources, and online applications. - http://www.collegenet.com/
First Aid for Your College Planning - Allows high school students to purchase planning reports offering admissions and financial aid advice. Includes planning calendars, timelines, calculators, and other tools. - http://www.collegeplanningreport.com/
College Answer - Provides same services used by commercial scholarship search companies free to the public. - http://www.collegeanswer.com
XAP.com - College admission applications, financial aid and scholarship search and planning. - http://www.xap.com
FastWeb - The scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications. - http://www.fastweb.com/
Admissions Consultants - Admissions consulting advice for applicants preparing essays and applications to the top colleges, universities, medical and business schools. - http://www.admissionsconsultants.com
Score Summit - Forum that includes discussions on standardized testing and admissions. - http://www.scoresummit.com
Think College - The U.S. Department of Education provides this site to inform and encourage people of any age who are considering going to (or going back to) college. - http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/edlite-index.html
Educational Frontier - Offers college admission and financial aid information for schools in California. - http://www.educationalfrontier.org
Statementofpurpose.com - Offers tips on writing a statement of purpose and provides sample essays. - http://www.statementofpurpose.com
Choosing an American College or University - Features articles describing the admissions process and financial in liberal arts and specialized schools, community colleges, private and state institutions. - http://www.gaviota.org/index.htm
College Admissions Plus - Newsletter concerning admissions and related educational issues. - http://admissionsplus.blogspot.com/
College & University - Advice on choosing a career path, finding a school and getting financial aid. - http://www.university-college.net
College Planning Simplified - Guide to the selection and admission process, includes information on financial aid and scholarships. - http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com
Get Recruited by Colleges and Universities - Free scholarship searches, how to be recruited by colleges, financial aid information, college admission tips, and a college admissions and free scholarships newsletter. - http://www.get-recruited.com/
ThickEnvelope.com - College admissions and application guidance based on factual, statistical probability. - http://www.thickenvelope.com/
Studying Successfully - Study skills for those wanting to enter Higher Education. - http://homepages.which.net/~ray.baxter/~ray.baxter/docs/
JustColleges - Features colleges in the USA, India, UK, Australia, and Canada. Also included are articles, essays, test preparation tips, and FAQs on colleges, graduate and business schools. - http://www.justcolleges.com/
Early-Decision Programs - Site provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with early-decision programs. - http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-4/early-decision.html
MyRoad - Resource for education and career planning. Explore personality types, majors, colleges, and careers. - http://apps.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp
CollegeViewbooks: Request College Viewbooks - CollegeViewbooks.com allows prospective students to order college viewbooks and applications from up to twenty schools simultaneously, and have them sent directly to their homes, FREE of charge. - http://www.collegeviewbooks.com/
iApply - Provides information and services about preparing, applying and paying for college. - http://www.iapply.bridges.com/
My College Guide - Source to ask admission questions, search for colleges, and download common admission forms. - http://www.mycollegeguide.org/
Washingtonpost.com - Courted, Then Dumped by Universities - Discusses some cases of universities courting high school juniors but then rejecting their applications as seniors. - http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A18246-2002Apr9
NYTimes.com - At Last, College Answers, and a Few New Questions - The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part three of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/07/nyregion/07COLL.html
NYTimes.com - Preparing Applications, Fine-Tuning Applicants - Second of a three-part series where The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/06/nyregion/06COLL.html
NYTimes.com - Different Lives, One Goal: Finding the Key to College - The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part one of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/05/education/05COLL.html
College Quest - Free test prep software, search for accredited colleges and universities, complete single application process and apply to over 1200 colleges, search scholarship database with over $2.5 billion in scholarships, grants, and prizes. - http://iiswinprd03.petersons.com/ugchannel/
College Admissions from About.com - News plus tips on scholarships, applications, rank, tests, visitations, essays and interviews. - http://collegeapps.about.com/
How College Admission Works - Guide to college admissions, with information from the Duke University admissions director. Includes a full page of related links. - http://www.howstuffworks.com/college-admission.htm
wiredscholar - An online resource for preparing, evaluating, selecting, applying for and financing an education entirely online. - http://www.wiredscholar.com
Overview College Search - Find the perfect Colleges, Trade and Vocational Schools, and Universities that match your Major and Career Goals. A searchable Database with links to 1000's of Colleges, Scholarships, and Financial Aid! - http://www.overview.com/colleges/
eGuidanceCounselor - Free information and links related to the college selection, application and admission process. - http://www.eguidancecounselor.com/
Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ - Comprehensive guide to colleges that admit homeschooled applicants and other college information for their families. - http://learninfreedom.org/colleges_4_hmsc.html
Common Application - A general application form used by over 150 independent colleges that is available on-line. - http://www.commonapp.org/
Channel 4000 Education - Provides timelines and guidelines for choosing, visiting, and applying to colleges. - http://www.channel4000.com/education/fouryear/
CollegeNight.com - Source for information on colleges and universities throughout the United States. - http://www.collegenight.com/
CollegeBound Network - A resource offering high school students an inside look at the college admissions process and college life. Site includes financial aid facts and virtual college tours. - http://www.collegebound.net
Higher Education Funding Council for England - HEFCE - Promotes and funds teaching and research in higher education institutions. Includes general information and sections on finance, good practice, and research. - http://www.hefce.ac.uk/
Enhancing Student Preparation for College - Details about the University of California initiative to get more students prepared for higher education. - http://www.ucop.edu/outreach/
Mapping Your Future - Information about college and career planning. Visite nuestro sitie en Espanol. - http://www.mapping-your-future.org/
Black Excel: The College Help Network - Features links to resources to help African American students navigate the college admissions process. - http://www.blackexcel.org/