The College Search:
using websites to find the perfect college fit
The college search process can be overwhelming. Students often ask me, where do I even start? The websites below are great for surveying a variety of interests to help pinpoint schools that may just be the right fit.
Cappex
This is a very comprehensive search website. It is great for a student that is just beginning the search process as well as beneficial for a student that is comparing a few top choices. There is also a great major selection tool and interest inventory designed to help students choose a major and an institution.
Big Future by College Board
College Board administers the SAT, AP Exams, and the PSAT exam. They are also very good at providing college planning tools. This website allows the student to choose multiple factors of interest to pinpoint schools that students may be interested in but also have a high chance of being admitted to.
College Navigator
This website is very similar to most college search websites. The College Navigator is one small part of this website. The website mainly focuses on educational statistics. It also links readers to the Occupational Outlook Handbook which is a great tool for students researching future predictions of job placement and growth is specific careers.
College Confidential-Super Match
After the student uses this website to narrow down their schools choices, they can then read student reviews, discuss the schools in student forums, and read articles about specific schools. This website allows students to learn more about the schools on their short list.
Other great websites for college searching:
College Niche-College reviews and rankings
My College Options-Find colleges that match the chosen profile
Cappex
This is a very comprehensive search website. It is great for a student that is just beginning the search process as well as beneficial for a student that is comparing a few top choices. There is also a great major selection tool and interest inventory designed to help students choose a major and an institution.
Big Future by College Board
College Board administers the SAT, AP Exams, and the PSAT exam. They are also very good at providing college planning tools. This website allows the student to choose multiple factors of interest to pinpoint schools that students may be interested in but also have a high chance of being admitted to.
College Navigator
This website is very similar to most college search websites. The College Navigator is one small part of this website. The website mainly focuses on educational statistics. It also links readers to the Occupational Outlook Handbook which is a great tool for students researching future predictions of job placement and growth is specific careers.
College Confidential-Super Match
After the student uses this website to narrow down their schools choices, they can then read student reviews, discuss the schools in student forums, and read articles about specific schools. This website allows students to learn more about the schools on their short list.
Other great websites for college searching:
College Niche-College reviews and rankings
My College Options-Find colleges that match the chosen profile