College Resources

College Directories | Testing | Travel Abroad
College and Universities Web Pages and Comparisons

College Directories

America's Best Graduate Schools
Brought to you by U.S. News & World Report.

Career Network (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Job announcements, market news, job seeking guides, email notification list.

College Board
Search for U.S. colleges and universities; also includes testing information.

CollegeNet
Searchable directory of U.S. colleges and universities.

College Navigator

By U.S. Dept of Education.  It provides information on nearly 7,000
postsecondary institutions in the United States -- programs offered,
retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded,
campus safety, and accreditation.

Colloquy (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Forum for discussion on topics relevant to higher education. Includes continuing discussions and archive of previous topics.

College Opportunities On-line (COOL)
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) CollegeOpportunities On-Line (COOL) is a direct link to nearly 7,000colleges and universities in the country. COOL is sponsored by the National
Center for Education statistics in the U.S. Department of Education.

College & University Rankings
Undergrad, graduate, business school, law school, and non-U.S. rankings.

Hobson's College View
Profiles of schools and colleges, in a convenient format. Also includes guides for international students, information about financial aid, and a career center.

My College Guide
Basic assistance with identifying schools, preparing applications, financial aid, etc.

Petersons.com: The College Channel
Useful feature articles on timely topics, assistance with college selection and finance. Includes distance learning programs, study tips, international student information.

U.S. Community Colleges by State
From the University of Texas at Austin.

U.S. Universities by State
From the University of Texas at Austin.

Testing

ETSNet: The Educational Testing Service Network
Practice test questions, test dates, information on financial aid, disabilities, etc.

GRE: Graduate Record Examinations
Includes sample questions, information bulletins, and online registration forms.

Princeton Review Online
Provides information about tests, admissions, internships, and career programs. Includes preparatory information on tests such as: SAT, GMAT, LSAT, GRE or USMLE.

Travel Abroad

Academic Travel Abroad
Educational travel programs all over the world.

Gapyear.com
A site created by backpackers and devoted to around the world travel.

Travel and Living Abroad (U.S. Dept. of State)
A comprehensive site for Americans travelling and living abroad.

 

 

Maintained and updated by Charulata Chawan ..