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Colleges & Universities

Getting ready to go to college? Research colleges and universities to find the best school and program for you and learn how to get accepted.

Library Resources: On the Shelves

	The 75 biggest myths about college admissions : stand out from the pack, avoid mistakes and get into the college of your dreams by Jerry Israel 2008		Peterson's 440 great colleges for Top Students 2009 by 2008
	The College Board college handbook, 2010 by 2009		CollegeBoard getting financial aid 2009 by 2008
	How to say it to get into the college of your choice : application, essay, and interview strategies to get you the big envelope by Linda Metcalf 2007		Writing a successful college application essay by George Ehrenhaft 2008
	Eight first choices : an expert's strategies for getting into college by Joyce Slayton Mitchell 2009		Acceptance: a legendary guidance counselor helps seven kids find the right colleges and find themselves by Dave Marcus 2009
	The best 368 colleges by Robert Franek 2008

Online Resources

Best Colleges 2010
Annual Rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Research the rankings of your top-choice colleges and universities here.

College Confidential
Research colleges and universities, programs offered, and how to pay for your tuition.

The College Board
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning.

FAFSA--Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Need student loans? File your FAFSA online for quicker processing!

Last Updated: January 25 2010