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Standardized Tests
ACT vs. SAT: Which Test is Right For You?
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College Apps
Anatomy of the College Application
Complete Guide to the College Application Process
Should I Apply Early Decision?
Understanding the Different Types of College Admission Deadlines
College Visits
5 Reasons You Should Sit in on a College Class While Visiting a College
36 Questions to Ask on a College Visit
College Visit Tools and Resources
Daytripper: Travel Guides for College Tours
Get the Most Out of Your College Visits
How to Parent on College Visits
Reasons to Do an Overnight College Visit and What to Expect
Visual and Performing Arts
5 Questions to Ask Before Committing to an Acting Conservatory
7 Tips for Choosing a Performing Arts College
Arts Management Degrees College Guide
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
Broadway World: Guide to Majors
A Career Guide for Studio Art Majors
A Career Guide for Theater Majors
College Advice: Theater and Dance Applications
Create an Outstanding Art Portfolio
How to Choose Between College and Conservatory for Performance Majors
How to Work in the Theater Industry Without Being Onstage: Part 1 Part 2
How to Write an Acting Resume with No Experience
NACAC Visual and Performing Arts College Fair
National Portfolio Day Association
Portfolio Prep by The New York Times
So You Want to Be a Music Major..
What Are College Art Classes Like?
What It Takes To Be a Music Major
The Why and How Portfolios are Used in College Admissions
Armed Forces
After Service: Trade School and Veterans
The Complete Military Kid Guide to Scholarships
Future of Work Roadtrip (start at 27:00)
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
List of Military Scholarships for Service Members, Spouses, and Dependents
Peterson's Military Exam Prep Books
State Veteran Education Benefits
States that Offer Free Tuition for Veterans
USDOE Programs Supporting Veterans
US Military Academy at West Point
Veterans Affairs Education Programs
The Veterans Guide for Academic Aid and Programs
What Students Need to Know Before Applying to One of the United States Military Academies
Learning Differences
10 Tips for Going to College with ADHD
20 Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities
ADHD and College: Advice for Parents
College Prep: What You Need to Know
DO-IT Scholarship Opportunities
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences
Life with LD: Navigating the Transition to College
LD Online: Self-advocacy for College Students
Learning Disabilities and the Law: After High School
Ongoing Support for Students and Workers with Disabilities
Preparing for College with Dyslexia
Rights and Responsibilities of College Students with Learning Disabilities
Thriving in Trade School with a Disability
USDOE Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Think College Directory of Colleges with Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Mental Health Differences
Academic Accommodations for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities
Collegiate Recovery Communities by State
Colleges that Provide Sober Housing
Colleges with an Active Minds Chapter
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Connection Recovery for Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Eating Disorder Related Services on College Campuses
Guidebook to Addiction on College Campuses
The Haven at College for Drug and Alcohol Recovery
How to Find Affordable Mental Health Support in College
Managing a Mental Health Condition in College
Medication Management in College
What's Your Plan? College with a Mental Health Disorder
Parenting for the Transition to College
TED Talks
Julie Lythcott-Haims
Books
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Helping My Sons Transition to College and Access Needed [LD] Services
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Careers and College Majors
What Can I Do With This Major?-Washington & Jefferson
Financial Aid
8 Colleges Where Students Attend for Free
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
National Merit Scholarship Program (PSAT/NMSQT)
Net Price Calculator: List of Participants
College Fairs and Info Sessions
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Exploring College Options: Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Stanford, Penn
Exploring Educational Excellence Tour: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Rice, Univ. of Chicago
How to Make the Most of a College Fair Experience
NACAC Stem College and Career Fairs
NACAC Visual and Performing Arts College Fairs
College Essays
4 Most Common Types of Supplemental College Essays
5 Terrible Topics for the Common Application Personal Statement
Application Essays: St. John's College
A Brief How-To Guide for the Short Answer Questions for Highly-Selective Colleges
Common Application Personal Statement: Tufts University
Essays That Worked: Johns Hopkins University
How to Write an Amazing Common App Essay
How to Write Great Supplemental College Application Essays
How to Write a Perfect "Why This College" Essay
Why This College? Essay Guide + Examples
Writing a "Why Us" Essay for a Safety School
Transfers and Community College
How to Write a Successful Transfer Essay
Roadtrip Nation: Community College Roadtrip
College Interviews
DCC Guide?
General Guide
What Colleges Say – blog / video
Athletics
Playing sports at a Community College
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
Understanding the Ivy League's Academic Index
You Can Play
Tips on how to approach college coaches
Sports video reel do's and don'ts from High School Rivals
Students of Color
HBCUs
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Native American – College Horizons - https://collegehorizons.publishpath.com/default.aspx?OriginalDomain=www.collegehorizons.org
Campus Diversity Scorecard
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First Generation
Scholarships for First Gen
First Gen Fly-ins
Center for First Generation Student Success
LGBTQ+
GLSEN College Report Card
Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
LGBT-friendly Campus Climate Index
College Express: LGBTQ+ friendly colleges
Campus Pride Index of Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students
Adult Learners
How to Return: Adults
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DO-IT Scholarship Opportunities
Thriving in Trade School with a Disability
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The National Security Language Institute
Student Conservation Association
US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Teen Business Link from the U.S. Small Business Administration
Tips for Going Right into Working World from HS/GED
Jobs to do while you're finding yourself
Paying for Vocational Training: Scholarships and Financial Aid
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