TCCi Family Connection

• connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=Blair

• ucan-network.org
• www.commonapp.org
• www.review.com
• www.embark.com
• www.petersons.com
• www.collegenet.com
• www.collegelink.com
• www.collegeviewbooks.com
• www.princetonreview.com
• www.collegesource.com
• www.blackcollegian.com
• www.xap.com

Test Prep

• Peterson’s test prep – with exhaustive skill assessments, true-to-form practice questions, and customized strategy, Peterson’s Test Prep - SAT Online Course will help you reach your full potential on test-day
• MySATPractice.com
• Collegeboard.com/satskillsinsight – standardized testing

Test Information

• www.collegeboard.com – register to take the SAT, the official site for the College Board; loads of info about testing, the financial aid PROFILE form, and other College Board services
• www.actstudent.org – register to take the ACT; site also includes other college admission information
• www.toefl.org – good reference for international students; see Blair’s Director of Testing for all domestic TOEFL registration
• www.fairtest.org – list of colleges and universities that do not require SAT or ACT

Financial Aid

• www.finaid.org – an invaluable resource for all financial questions; includes a great EFC (estimated family contribution) calculator, great scholarship search info and many valuable links
• www.fastweb.com – a great scholarship search site
• www.fafsa.ed.gov – fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on-line
• www.collegeboard.com – the official site for the College Board; loads of info about testing, the financial aid PROFILE form (http://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp), and other College Board services
• www.fastaid.com – search site for financial aid
• www.financialaidforcollege.com – facts & advice about financial aid

College Newspapers Link

• www.collegenews.com

Virtual Tours

• www.campustours.com

Athletics

• www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
• www.ncaa.org/polls/ – a section in the NCAA site with up-to-date info about where schools rank for each sport-a great source of info for potential D II and D III athletes

If you decide to apply on-line:

• Be sure to pay the application fee with a credit card
• Be sure to submit signature pages when required
• Keep copies of your work! (This goes for paper apps, too!)
• Keep copies of any confirmations/receipt letters you receive, either by e-mail or snail mail.

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