The College Search
Basic matching information and search engines
Consider what you want in a post-secondary school, and discuss these things with your parents and counselor. You want a reasonably good match. There are many considerations:
Search engines can help discover post-secondary schools that meet your criteria. Some are listed below. All search engines will have some out-of-date data. Always check with the post-secondary school’s web site for the most current information as you add a school to your list of prospective applications. |
Naviance Student -Discover which of the over 3,000 colleges match your parameters! Naviance Student will use data from W.T. Woodson as well as national data to help you find a good match
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Black ExelCollege help network for black, minority students to gain admission and scholarships to colleges. |
Chabad on CampusA directory of Chabad-Lubavitch campus affiliates |
The College BoardNumerous and detailed choice options. Information on planning for college, taking the tests, finding or searching for the right college, getting into college, and paying for college. Offers a wide variety of search parameters. Results are easy to work with. |
CollegeExpress.comDiscover lists of just about anything. Although the lists represent someone's opinion, they may be an interesting addition to your search toolbox. Basic list searching is available to everyone. Registration may be required for full access. |
College NavigatorDiscover all the statistics about any college, including accreditation, security, retention and graduation rates (not easily found!) This is the US Department of Education's college search site. |
HillelInformation about Hillel Houses |
IPEDSFederal site that searches over 7,500 colleges and universities. Parameters are: Location by region or state, Distance from a zip code, Type of institution, Instructional programs (NOT alphabetical and VERY general - need to check school for specifics!), Size, and if Title IV participating. Link to school's own website. |
Virginia Education Wizard\Your connection to post-secondary educational opportunities. Includes online test prep, paying for college, exploring colleges, planning for colleges, finding careers, and a portfolio option. |