College Search and College Info Megasites
NOTE: Most of the College Search sites listed below are "quick searches" with limited databases. More comprehensive college searches can be performed on a College of the Canyons computer on the www.collegesource.org website. Click on Advanced Search.
Sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics of the US Dept. of Education, provides a direct link to almost 7000 colleges, universities, technical colleges and trade schools in the U.S. There is also a college search engine on this site where you can search by location, major and level of program as well as compare school profiles.
A massive educational resource with links to sites relating to various college majors and academic departments. Graphically, very sophisticated - in 3D virtual reality!
Primarily for COC concurrent high school students, parents, and counselors. Links to college selection, admissions, and financial aid resources. Includes section on SAT preparation (including sample test questions) and registration. A "quick college search" feature is included as is the ability to download about 800 different college applications. Finally, Occupational Outlook Handbook information is given on a variety of career areas.
Careers & Colleges Guidance Center
Primarily for COC concurrent high school students, this site features college information (including view maps and directions), online college applications, financial aid information, athletic program information, and a section called “What to do if” which addresses common hurdles that prospective college students face (such as disabilities, low test scores, problems with parents, being a first-generation college student, etc.).
Free, online college search service with profiles of 3500 2 and 4 year colleges and universities.
A searchable database of hundreds of colleges with links to all of them. You can search by college type, size, cost, location, and major sports programs. Some colleges’ on line applications are included as is a scholarship search called Mach 25. 3D VMRL College tours are also featured at this high tech site.
Course Offerings for Less Commonly Taught Languages
Interested in studying a language other than the traditional Spanish, French , or German? This site contains a database from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition. It contains information on courses for almost 300 languages at 2000 North American colleges and universities.
Guide to California Colleges and Universities
Information concerning all colleges (2 year, 4 year, graduate and trade) in California from the California Postsecondary Education Commission.
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