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Useful Links
College Board
Register for tests here. They also have practice tests and information regarding scholarships and financial aid.
Federal Financial Aid
The most comprehensive site about Federal financial aid for college.
U.S. News College Rankings
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
The most widely recognized rankings for colleges. Don’t forget to check out the rankings for liberal arts schools, too.
Standardized Testing Fairness
The National Center for Fair and Open Testing serves to end the misuses and flaws in standardized testing. A good resource for yearly statistics for the SAT, ACT, and various other tests.
NACAC
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ForStudents/
The National Association for College Admissions Counseling. Valuable information regarding the application process, including useful tips.
IECA
http://www.educationalconsulting.org/
The Independent Education Consultants Association. Another good place to find an educational consultant.
HECA
http://www.hecaonline.org/students/index.htm
The Higher Education Consultants Association. Another good place to find professionals to assist you in the college admissions process.
Learn About Summer Learning Loss
National Center for Summer Learning
An institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Learning. Summer learning loss causes students to fall behind during summertime. The institute has studied this phenomenon for some time, and offers suggestions to combat learning loss.
Institute for Educational Advancement
http://www.educationaladvancement.org/
A non-profit organization based in South Pasadena, CA that focuses on ensuring that bright students aren’t disadvantaged by inadequate educational environments. They serve as a catalyst for creative and intellectual growth.