Guidebooks for the College Search Antonoff, S.R., The College Finder
Barron's, Profiles of American Colleges
College Board, The College Handbook
Fiske, E.B., The Fiske Guide to Colleges
Princeton Review, The Best Colleges
Peterson's, Four Year Colleges
Princeton Review, Complete Book of Colleges
Yale Daily News Staff, Insider's Guide to the Colleges

Websites for the College Search
Info about Specific Colleges
Search for a College Match

Finding the Right College for You --
Putting the Pieces Together

Choosing the right college can be puzzling. 
What factors should be considered when selecting a college? How do you know if it's right for you?

Educational consultants interview each student to find the best college "fit." By learning as much as they can about the student and family, the consultant can help identify the most suitable learning environments. Not tied to any institution, consultants can provide unbiased help in wading through the myriad of letters, brochures, videos and catalogs that students collect in their search.

The consultant provides a complete search of appropriate colleges. Consultants pride themselves on extensive first-hand knowledge of colleges, big and small, around the country. They spend 20% of their time on the road, meeting with admission officers, touring campuses, and exploring the campus environment. This personal insight provides a student with a much deeper understanding of a college than a catalog or web site can convey. Because consultants are familiar with a multitude of colleges, they can present students with a wider selection of possibilities.

Consultants assist with the application and admissions process. Having someone who understands the system can help ease this stressful time. Consultants regularly attend conferences and workshops to stay current on developments in their field. They have experience in college admissions and know the intricacies of test preparation, applications, essays and financial aid. Consultants can even help students decide which high school courses to take to best prepare for success in college.

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