College Prep & Study Help

The following are some useful online resources:

College Prep

Find information on all aspects of your college search, from campus tours to financial aid. Teen Room (5)

College Finance Advisor
Complete several simple questions and the NYS HESC (Higher Education Services Corporation) College Finance Advisor will immediately create a personalized HESC Pay for College Action Plan and Information Summary based on your borrowing needs and unique circumstances.
New York State DREAM Act
The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to New York State‐administered grants and scholarships that support their higher education costs. 
Preparing for College
A step-by-step guide for high school students to prepare for college. Provided by the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation.

Peterson’s 

The acknowledged leaders in all things college! 

Campus Tours 

A Clearinghouse for virtual tours of hundreds of college campuses.

College Stats

Advice on best college degree programs.

Accredited Online Colleges
Learn what online programs are offered in your state and details about each college.

FAFSA

Online home for federal student aid.

Test Prep

College Board 

Online home of the SAT’s. 

ACT

The American College Test’s online home.

Tutor.com 
Students in grades K-12 with a library card can use the service to get help with homework, class projects, papers and test preparation, including help in preparation for the SAT and ACT.

Princeton Review 

The leaders in test prep and admissions advice.

Kaplan 

One of the nation’s premier providers of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses.

Accredited Online Colleges