http://www.collegeboard.org/
The College Board website includes information about the SAT, PSAT, AP, and college search and planning. By accessing the SAT question of the day, a student can practice SAT/PSAT questions every day.
www.actstudent.org
Register for the ACT and access test preparation questions to improve your score.
www.princetonreview.com
ACT and SAT test preparation materials are available on this site. Furthermore, a student can research colleges and their rankings in various areas.
College Selection
http://collegeprowler.com/
This website allows you to search for colleges and then compare them with others on your list.
www.going2college.org
Click on Pay for College, then click on Find Financial Aid, and search in Iowa.
www.ed.gov/parents
This site includes information regarding the FAFSA and other pertinent college financial aid opportunities.
This will just get you started. Try some Google searches with your personal interests, etc. Also, look at our guidance office for scholarship ideas. Also, you might try other local high school guidance websites to see what they are posting.
http://www.collegegrants.org/budgeting-financing-for-college-students/
Budgeting for college is an incredibly daunting task for many individuals. This website provides budgeting worksheets, tips, calculators, and links to financial aid resources to make the financial aspect of the planning process easier.
**Do not forget to check out the scholarships available at your specific college or university, as sometimes these are the best options for you.