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How can I find a test prep class for my son or daughter?
How can I prepare to help my child with the athletic recruiting process?
What do all the college rankings mean to me?
Are there directories that will help me find a specialized college or university?
Where can I find help with application essays?
Where can I find information about community colleges?
Are there any tutorials for the TOEFL?
Financial Aid: Where do I start?
How can I look for colleges that fit my needs and style?
Should I have my child apply online?
I have questions about financial aid and scholarships, where can I find some answers?
Are there tools for finding available scholarships my child may be eligible for?
I've heard about scholarships scams, how can I make sure I am not a victim?
What should I know about filing the FAFSA online?
I want to visit some colleges, but I don't know where to start!
What is the PSAT/NMSQT?
I'm an international student, what do I need to know about college in the U.S.?
What is the difference between all the college search sites out there?
What should I know about scholarships and grants?
What is the AP Program?
We don't have time to actually go visit my child's first choice school, what should I do?
Where can I find the Common Application?
Do you have any advice on where to start with the college search and application process?
Are there resources and tips for taking the SAT and Subject Tests?
What are the basics I should know about Financial Aid?
Are there any resources targeted at parents for the college search process?
Are there resources and tips for taking the ACT?

This Week’s Admission Deadlines

  • Monday, September 08, 2008
    October SAT and Subject Tests, registration deadline (approximate)


  • Wednesday, September 10, 2008
    Public Announcement of National Merit Semifinalists


  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    Students with disabilities deadline to apply for accomodations on the PSAT


  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    October SAT and Subject Tests late-registration deadline (approximate)


  • Saturday, September 13, 2008
    ACT Administered in some states

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