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There are a variety of resources surrounding the college search and application process. Here are some I find the most helpful!
College Search Resources:
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Fiske Guide to Colleges (book)
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CollegeData: useful information such as college admission rates and average SAT ranges.
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Niche: breakdown of information by college as well as a college 'report card'.
Financial Aid Resources:
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The College Solution: great insight on how to approach the college search from a financial perspective.
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MyinTuition: quick college cost estimator
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Big Future EFC Calculator: calculate your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
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Federal Student Aid: learn how financial aid works and file your FAFSA.
Essay Resources:
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The College Essay Guy: helpful information and tools on writing the personal statement and supplemental essays
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College Essay Advisors: more college essay advice
Career/Major Resources:
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What Can I Do With A Major In...?: Information about typical careers for a given major by the Berkeley Career Center
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Career Informational Videos: Brief videos about various careers by the Berkeley Career Center
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Big Future Career Explorer: search careers and majors
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Niche College Majors: explore collge majors and which colleges offer different majors