COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Directories & Rankings   Entrance Exams   Scholarships & Financial Aid

Directories & Rankings

New Jersey Colleges and Universities
A comprehensive directory prepared by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.

Princeton Review
A comprehensive source for selecting colleges & graduate schools, registering & preparing for entrance exams and applying for scholarships & aid.

Peterson's Directories
Everything the prospective student could need including college and university directories, financial aid, college prep, study abroad and more.

U. S. News and World Report
Includes college and graduate school rankings, best values, best sports and a comprehensive college directory.

College Rankings
Links to numerous sites that provide rankings for undergraduate, graduate, business, law and international programs.

Top American Research Universities
An annual report from The Lombardi Program on Measuring University Performance ranking the top universities.

Trade Schools Directory
A directory of online and campus trade schools offering in-demand degrees in a wide variety of industries.

Access America for Students (students.gov)
A "one-stop-shop" for access to government information about colleges, distance learning, financial aid, career development, education plans, etc.

CollegeNet
Research colleges and scholarships, take virtual tours of campuses, and apply online to more than 200 colleges.

Common Application
A downloadable college application that is accepted at nearly 200 colleges and universities.

Think College Early
Start planning for an education after high school in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

CampusTours
Take a virtual tour of hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the US.

Entrance Exams

Educational Testing Service Network
Links to practice questions for several standard tests such as GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and SAT.

Test Prep Review
A free service that provides practice test questions for ACT, PSAT, SAT, GRE and many other standardized tests.

ACT Assessment
Offers online registration as well as test preparation tips.

GRE Online
Includes test schedules, fees, online registration, and sample tests for the GRE.

College Board Online
Fill out college applications online, search for scholarships and practice and register for entrance exams.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

ScholarshipHelp.org
A great place to start with information on all types of scholarships and how to find and apply for them.

FinAid!SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
An award-winning site that lets you create a profile that then finds the best financial aid for you and even sends e-mail reminders when they are due.

CollegeToolKit.com
Create a profile and search information on thousands of scholarships.

100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List
Black Excel, the College Help Network, presents a gateway to well over 1000 Scholarships for students.

Federal Student Aid
Financial aid assistance from the US Dept of Education.

WiredScholar
Created by Sallie Mae, this site has invaluable information on saving for school, choosing a college and financial aid.

eStudentLoan.com
Looking for student loans? Get instant student loan comparisons and apply online with major lenders.

Financial Aid Resource Center
Another good starting point for financial aid and scholarship information

Student Loan Marketing Association (SallieMae)
Designed for students and families to be a comprehensive guide to understanding the complexities of financing.

FAFSA on the Web
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit online applications.

fastWEB Financial Aid Search Through the Web
Comprehensive site for college and scholarship information.

HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES

NJ Dept. of Education Homeschooling FAQs
Homeschooling compulsory education code as explained by the New Jersey Department of Education.

New Jersey Homeschooling - A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling
This section of the A to Z Home's Cool site provides links to other sites that are full of facts pertinent to homeschoolers in New Jersey.

Homeschool.com
A comprehensive resource for all aspects of home schooling.

National Home Education Research
A nonprofit organization that tracks and analyzes the growing home-based education movement.

Homeschool Zone
An online virtual community for novice and experienced home educators.

Jon's Homeschool Resource Page
A comprehensive collection of home school resources including links to magazines, newsletters, state support, etc.

GOVERNMENT AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION

The United States Department of Education
Provides information for students, parents, teachers and administrators.

The New Jersey Department of Education
Provides information for parents, students, educators and partners.

The National Center for Education Statistics
NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.

New Jersey Department of Education Data
This site provides major Department of Education reports, along with survey results and statistical information.