A PBS documentary that follows the Greens as they prepare for college. Each segment describes the step and has a video clip to accompany the information.
The Common Application provides an admission application — online and in print — that students may submit to any of their 346 members. The process can allow students to spend less time on applying for admission.
The official website for the federal financial aid application. This is a free online application to determine the family's expected contribution toward college.
Peterson's has a database of about 1,500 private secondary schools and thousands of colleges. The descriptions are comprehensive, well-fleshed out, and often include links to the schools' own web sites. The site also includes test prep and financial planning information.