RESOURCES
Here are some of the resources that we recommend and use every day...
Spring 2020 COVID-19 Information
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Scientists Explain COVID-19 - a list of virus scientists on Twitter from the NYT
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June 2 College Board Press Release - asking colleges for test-flexible practices
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May 21 University of California Update - UC announces big changes
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College Fall 2020 Plans - from the Chronicle of Higher Ed
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SAT - updates to PSAT & SAT dates
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ACT - updates to dates & test prep tools
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Test Optional Colleges - for the class of 2021 and beyond
College Research
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NCES College Navigator - National Center for Ed Stats
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College Scorecard - for US Colleges & Universities
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Fair Test - Colleges, Universities not requiring testing
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CCGI - College Planning for some SLO County school districts
Virtual Tours
Testing
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College Board - SAT and AP
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Khan Academy - Free test prep
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ACT Academy - Free ACT prep
Applications
Financial Aid
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Common Mistakes webinar recording - from July 14, 2020 with Steve Shapiro
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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CSS Profile - used by private colleges
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FAFSA4Caster - forecast aid
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FinAid – financial aid info
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Paying For College – US Consumer Finance
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Tuition Solutions Now - Steve Shapiro, CFP, in Soquel, CA