11 tools to help you find the right college

This is the fifth post in our series: College search 101

By now you’ve figured out:

1. What you want to do with the rest of your life
2. How much your education influences your earnings
3. The best type of educational program for you
4. The type of college you want to attend

Now that all that’s out of the way, it’s time to give you the tools you need to make the best possible decision. It’s time we got to what you’ve been waiting for:

How in the world do you choose the right college?

I’m glad you asked. Here’s our list of resources and tools.

Our Web sites

Tell me you didn’t expect shameless self-promotion at some point . . .

EdSoup.com: Exists to help students find the best college for their needs. Our college search advisors provide a free service to help you find the right college.

CollegeDirectoryNetwork.com: Another one of our Web sites. College Directory Network is the largest online directory of post-secondary educational opportunities. Search on your own, or use EdSoup.com to get help.

Careers and career training

Career Voyages: A government Web site to help you plan your career and see how education can be a part of it.

Career Colleges and Technical Schools: Questions to ask before enrolling. 

High school-related resources

MyCollegeOptions.org: This resource is primarily for college-bound high school students. 

GED Testing Service: A service provided by the American Council on Education.

Other Resources

Non-Traditional Student Resources: Resources from the Department of Education.

CollegeNavigator: A tool provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

CollegeFinder: A tool provided by the Department of Education.

KnowHow2Go.org: An informational site produced by the American Council on Education and the Lumina Foundation for Education.

College Access: Information on State-level resources.

The next post in this series will help you determine whether or not you’re a good fit for the college of your choice.

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