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Education / Academics: College Guides

  1. Accreditation in the United States -

    Find more information on what it means when a school is accredited in the United States. From ED.gov.
  2. America's Best Colleges -

    Best 650 undergraduate colleges ranked based on "quality of teaching, great career prospects, graduation rates and low levels of debt." From Forbes.com.
  3. College and University Rankings -

    Links to numerous rankings sites on general and undergraduate colleges and universities.
  4. College and University Rankings -

    How rankings are determined. From Wikipedia.
  5. College Board -

    College search, planning, financing, applying, register online for the SAT, PSAT, CLEP & AP exams.
  6. College in Colorado -

    Career planner, SAT/ACT test prep, timelines, virtual campus tours, college comparisons, financial aid information and much more.
  7. College Navigator -

    The National Center for Educational Statistics - search for colleges by type, location, programs/majors, tuition, test scores, religious affiliation, and more.
  8. Colleges and Universities by Country - Directory -
  9. CollegeView -

    Includes career center, financial aid resources, a virtual advisor, and multimedia campus tours. Search colleges and universities, including Black colleges, Christian colleges, international studies, and specialized programs.
  10. Colorado Colleges, Career Colleges, and Technical Vocational Colleges -

    Also has links to colleges in other states.
  11. Colorado Course Catalogs -

    Links to PPLD Teens.
  12. Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA®) -

    Includes databases and directories of accredited institutions and programs, overview of accreditation in the U.S., information on degree mills and accreditation mills, research & publications, and more.
  13. CU Succeed -

    Whether you just started your first job or need help with budgeting for a car, college, or your next ski trip, you'll find information here on colleges, credit, money, and jobs.
  14. Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs -

    From the U.S. Department of Education.
  15. Higher Education Database -

    From the Colorado Dept. of Higher Education. Database contains "historical, institutional, demographic, student enrollment and degree data."
  16. Online Degree and Education Programs -

    Directory of schools, online courses, certificates, and degrees. From U.S. News & World Report.
  17. Online Degree Directory -

    Research online colleges and universities.
  18. Peterson's College Search -

    Search by state, by major, or additional selection options. Also includes information on college types, tips on how to choose a college, test prep, admissions information, and scholarships.
  19. Peterson's Distance Learning and Online Degrees -
  20. Peterson's Guide to Graduate and Professional Studies -
  21. Peterson's Planner -

    K-12, college, grad school, online & continuing education, test prep, financial aid.
  22. Preparing for College: An Online Tutorial -

    From the University of Washington - includes links and information on assessing skills, considering different types of schools, funding options, finding role models, and more.
  23. Princeton Review -

    Explore schools, online applications, paying for college, roadmap to college seminars, advice, career information, and more. Create your own free account.
  24. students.gov -

    An official U.S. government web site designed for college students and their families.
  25. U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Colleges -
  26. U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Graduate Schools -
  27. U101 College Search -

    Links to almost 4000 college, community college, and university websites in the U.S. and Canada.
  28. Web U.S. Higher Education -

    Regionally accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S.