As parents, we had no idea how to navigate the process of college applications and college recruiting. Sue guided us every step of the way, and she was always proactive in terms of keeping us on track. She is extremely collaborative, and her advice was excellent and valid, without exception.
Gretchen M. – Mother of Vassar College Student-Athlete
(310) 729-5891
Resources
Research is essential when it comes to successful planning for higher education. Hansen College Strategies recommends the following websites as you start to investigate colleges and begin the process of applying to schools.
College Search
- College Navigator – www.nces.ed.gov
- Princeton Review – www.princetonreview.com
- US News &World Report College Rankings – www.usnews.com
- College Reviews by Students – www.unigo.com and www.collegeprowler.com
- Colleges That Change Lives – www.ctcl.org
- Planning Campus Visits – www.goseecampus.com
- Virtual Tours – www.youniversitytv.com
Applications
- Common Application – www.commonapp.org
Admissions Tests
- SAT – www.collegeboard.com
- ACT – www.actstudent.org
- TOEFL – www.toefl.com
- Free Practice College Admissions Tests – www.testpreppreview.com
Financial Aid
- www.fafsa.ed.gov
- www.student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile
- www.fastweb.com
- www.finaid.org
- www.meritaid.com
- www.ed.gov
- www.salliemae.com
Student-Athletes
- www.ncaa.org
- www.naia.org
- Eligibility Registration – www.ncaa.org/wps/portal