Links and Resources

Comprehensive Web Sites

• Naviance
  Naviance is a personalized application manager used by St. Andrew's to manage all aspects of the college application process. Students can use it to research colleges, build a college list and track applications.
• College Board
  The College Board offers a powerful college search, standardized testing information (PSAT, SAT AP) and links to the CSS PROFILE and other financial aid resources.
• MyStudentEdge.com
  St. Andrew's has subscribed to this service which allows you to access comprehensive online SAT prep services for free, as well as search for colleges, scholarships and explore possible careers. Please contact us to gain access to this Web site.

Researching Colleges

• U-CAN
  The University and College Accountability Network (U-CAN) is a Web site designed to give students and families concise information about colleges in a common format that allows for easy comparisons.
• Campustours.com
  A Web site that offers free virtual tours of many colleges and universities.
• College Newspapers Online
  Reading a college's newspaper is one of the best ways to get a feel for the campus, issues that are affecting students, and local events.

Applying to College

• Common Application Online
  Over 300 schools now take the common app, and the new online version makes filling out forms and traking down supplements a breeze.
• Gotham Writer's Workshop Writing Tips

Standardized Testing

• PSAT, SAT and AP Tests
• ACT Test
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Fairtest list of test score optional colleges
  A list of 740 colleges and universities that are test score optional.

College Athletics and Recruiting

• NCAA Clearinghouse
  All students interested in competing in Division I or II athletics in college must register here.
• NCAA Sports Portal
  Use this to locate college sports programs.

Financial Aid

• Finaid.org
  A comprehensive Web site of financial aid resources.
• FAFSA
  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step in the financial aid process for most colleges.
• FAStweb
  Comprehensive Scholarship database.
• CSS Profile
  The CSS Profile is a financial aid service of the College Board required by some private colleges for financial aid.

Fifth Form Parents' Day Resources

• Agenda
• Mr. Parke Muth's notes from his talk
• Mr. Gilheany's presentation
• Mrs. Schuller's 10 tips for financial aid
• Mrs. Schuller's financial aid to-dos
• Mr. Everhart's notes on athletics in the college search
• Mr. Everhart's notes on arts in the college search
• Ms. Ross' notes on how admissions officers read applications
• SAS average college scores 2005-2008
• Parent insights form
• Evaluation of V Form Parents' Day