RESEARCHING COLLEGES

The most important thing to remember about preparing for college is to start as soon as possible. It’s never too early to begin gathering information and to create a step-by-step plan.

By clicking the icon on the right, you will find links to specific colleges that include admission requirements, application info, school catalog, etc.

Below is information to help you get going, with info about choosing a college, the tests you need, the costs you can expect and more.
 

• College Planning Timelines – For Students and Parents, by grade level
   
• College for All Texans
   
• Compare Colleges in Texas
   
• Compare Texas Colleges and Universities – admission requirements, tuition and budget summaries, available financial aid resources and application deadlines
   
• Colleges by State – colleges organized by state - Each state page has a list of colleges, college information, and information regarding online and traditional programs
  
   
• College Affordability Guide – Texas Colleges
• College Bound Mentor – Positioning high school students for the right college
• Colleges With Programs For Students With Learning Disabilities
• College Confidential – World’s largest college forum – test prep, financial aid, admissions, essays, majors, parents, etc.
  
   
• Peterson’s – info to find, get in, & pay for college
• College Board – College Search
• BigFuture-Get Ready for College – College Board
• Unigo – College Search, Stats, Reviews​
• College Navigator – National Center for Education Statistics