Planning for College
Finding the right college and answering the many questions that come up in this once in a life time decision can be a bit overwhelming without help. Our Admissions Counselors have experience helping students plan for their future after University, feel free to contact the Admissions department for assistance. SIU University Faculty ad Staff have put together a comprehensive resource to assist students in planning for college.

Standardized Tests required by some colleges and universities:
ACT - American College Testing Program
SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Testing Program
PSAT/NMSQT - College Board site for the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship
TestPrepReview.com - Free practice tests, and preparation tips

College Search and Rankings:
Campus Tours.com - virtual tours of hundreds of colleges and universities
American Universities - a listing of US universities
College and University Rankings - college and university rankings
U.S. News and World Report Rankings & Guides - college and university rankings
College Search - a listing of US universities
Peterson's Planner - college planning resources
Community College Web - a listing of US community colleges

Choosing your career and major:
Mapping-Your-Future.org - help with financial aid, careers, and financing
NextStepmag.com - resources for life after university

Financial Aid and Scholarships
College Campaign - Scholarships Contests - scholarship contests
FAFSA - Department of Education Application for Federal Student Aid website
Fastweb.com - a listing of available college scholarships
FinAid.org - advice and tools for students seeking financial aid
CollegeAnswer.com - college planning site
Paying for College - financial aid and college funding

Our Admissions Counselors have experience helping students plan for their future after University, feel free to contact the Admissions department for assistance.

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