College
exploration can be a daunting task. Many websites help bring that
college exploration to your fingertips. Here are a few sites
that hopefully ease the process a bit.U.S. News and World Report - Great starting spot for exploration process. Well known for their college rankings, U.S. News has great information about college. New rankings come out next week on September 13th. Check them out at www.usnews.com/education.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) - We highlight ISAC in the college links on the right side of the blog because of what a great resource it is for students and parents. Contains a ton of information with regard to financial aid and scholarships. Descriptions of different loans and grants available to students. There is also help available for filling out FAFSA. www.isac.org
Big Future by The College Board - This website is so jam packed with information that you could spend days and days looking at valuable info. Categories include: Finding Colleges, Exploring Colleges, Paying for College, and Getting In. www.bigfuture.org