COLLEGE SEARCH

Where to Start

Understanding what you need to do to become ready for college is sometimes the toughest part of the preparations. You can take many steps that will help you prepare for college. The Maryland Higher Education Commission's web site is a good starting point.
http://www.mhec.state.md.us/preparing/index.asp

 

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

NACAC publishes the "Steps to College" online newsletter. This free online newsletter for college-bound students and their parents focuses on career planning and on the role parents can play in the college-admission process.

Visit:
NACAC

Students check out:
Student Resources

Helpful websites:

Family Connection

Search for colleges and college-entrance data specific to Watkins Mill. Registration codes can be obtained in person from the College/Career Center.  Parents can enter the site as guests with the password “watkins.”

College Search Using Family Connection Video

MyMajors

Useful advice on choosing college and university majors

CollegeAnswer

SallieMae’s site for college prep, selection, applying to, and financing college

BlackCollegeSearch

Information about historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), admissions tips, and financial info

African American Global Network

HBCUs, scholarship info, career help, admissions tips, and SAT study tips

U.S. News & World Report

NCAA

Rules & regulations for the student athlete

Princeton Review

Find college matches using “Counselor-o-Matic”; search for scholarships and aid

Schools in the USA

College and career search, campus virtual tours

CollegeBound

Colleges/universities, career/trade schools, study in Canada

CollegeBoard

College searches, scholarship info, essay tips