These resources are specially selected for ForwarDirections families. Many of these websites are used as part of our 7 Steps to Success and are based on the Specific Services we offer to families.
FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE FIT
- Finding a College That Fits You (ForwarDirections) [FD blogpost]
- College Navigator (US Dept of Ed Search Tool)
- College Data – View statistics about colleges.
- Top 15 Mistakes to Avoid in Choosing a College
- Video: ForwarDirections Videos
FINANCING COLLEGE / FINANCIAL AID / SCHOLARSHIPS
- Searching for Scholarships (ForwarDirections)
- FAFSA Application Info (October)
- Scholarship Search
- College Costs Calculator
- Financial Literacy Guide
Financing College Information for Parents
- From Forbes
- From CNN
- From USA Today
- Recommended Book: Paying for College Without Going Broke
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS
- Should I Take the SAT or ACT? (ForwarDirections)
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Test Prep from Khan Academy
COLLEGE RANKINGS
- US News and World Report Rankings
- About College Rankings from the Chronicle of Higher Ed
COLLEGE GUIDES FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR
- Black Students College and Scholarship Guidance
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
- Ensuring Latino Success in College
- Hispanic Serving Institutions – Excelencia
- Video: TedTalk, “Colorblind or color brave? | Mellody Hobson”
COLLEGE GUIDES FOR FIRST GENERATION OR LOW INCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS
- KnowHow2Go practical tips for making it to college
- First in the Family
COLLEGE GUIDES FOR LGBTQ STUDENTS
- Campus Pride LGBTQ Friendly Colleges
- Choosing an LGBTQ Friendly College
- Guide to College for LGBTQ Students
COLLEGE GUIDES FOR ATHLETES
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA)
- College Sports Divisions
COLLEGE GUIDES FOR PERFORMERS
THE FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE
Checklist: Off to College
College Success Toolkit from CSU East Bay
Network for current and future jobs with LinkedIn for Students
ABOUT FUTURE CAREERS
- My Future from the US Dept of Commerce
- Learn How to Become
- My Next Move from the US Dept of Labor
- O Net Online from the US Dept of Labor
- Mapping Your Future
- Video: TedTalk, “How to Find and Do Work You Love, Scott Dinsmore.” (TED Talk, Scott Dinsmore):
- Video Series: CounterIntuitive Career Advice