College Entrance Tests
SAT
- PSAT10
- PSAT11/NMSQT (Scholarships for high scorers!)
- SAT
- Khan Academy Free Test Prep
- Prep Medians – ACC students can qualify for one free month
- AP Test – College Board
- AP Test Prep – Go to Explore dropdown, then subject
ACT
- PreACT
- ACT
- ACT Free Test Prep
- Prep Medians – ACC students can qualify for one free month
Building Your College List
College Search Engines
- Naviance – Must have a high school account to access. Check with your school counselor.
- Big Futures – Use your College Board Account
- Coalition for College
- Common App
College Applications
Paying for College
You must fill out the FAFSA to receive financial aid; some colleges also require the CSS Profile; do not share your usernames and passwords with anyone
FAFSA
- Overview
- Filling Out the FAFSA
- Federal Student Aid Application
- FSA ID – Each person will need their own
CSS Profile
Saving for College
Scholarships
There are thousands of outside/private scholarships that are unaffiliated with particular colleges. Remember, you do not have to pay to apply for any legitimate scholarship. If there is a fee, it is a scam. Ask the colleges to which you are applying about how an outside scholarship may affect your financial aid package.
Have a Job in High School? Ask your employer if they have a college scholarship fund and apply. Companies want to help you succeed! Ask your parents/guardian if their employer offers college scholarships, too!
Khan Academy
Check out these KHAN ACADEMY® videos featuring high school and college students who overcame all kinds of obstacles, gained confidence and the belief that they belonged in college.
- Expanding opportunities
- Making friends, learning, and freedom
- Overcoming cultural obstacles
- Overcoming anxiety around not fitting in
- Overcoming financial obstacles
Check out more Khan Academy videos.
All KHAN ACADEMY® content is available for free at www.khanacademy.org