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New Providence High School

Useful Websites for College Information

General College Planning 

  • College Data - Online College Advisor
  • College Express  - Includes financial aid information and online college application completion
  • College Planning Network - A non-profit organization assisting students and families seeking higher education opportunities
  • Common Application - Students are able to fill out one application and forward copies to other universities that participate in this program
  • Embark - Contains useful links including online college application completion
  • FairTest.org - For a list of colleges and universities that deemphasize the use of standardized tests by making admissions decisions without using the SAT or ACT (i.e. - test-optional schools)
  • Go College - Student's reference to finding money and getting the most out of a college education
  • Going to College in New Jersey Magazine - Annual publication from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) that features college planning information and information for New Jersey schools
  • Kaplan - One of the premier SAT tutoring companies in the country.  Students are able to engage in activities ranging from college search information to scholarship resources.
  • Mapping Your Future  - A site to help students explore careers, prepare for college, pay for college and manage their money.  
  • National Association of College Admissions Counselors
  • National College Scorecard - From the U.S. Department of Education
  • NJSCA College and Career Information
  • Return on Investment for specific college programs - Georgetown University
  • Peterson’s
  • Princeton Review
  • You Visit - A website that allows you to visit 600+ schools virtually, either via a 360 degree experience (with narration), or via Virtual Reality if you have a headset.

For Students with Learning Differences

Financial Aid/Scholarships

Developing the College List

Specialized Programs