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Guide to Scholarships    Features 515 categorized scholarships with a list that has been broken down by student applicants: women, minority students, study abroad applicants, military personnel, etc.
The ACT Test   
SAT Test    Home of the SAT Test as well as scholarships and a college search.
College Admissions at About.com    Links and articles about college admissions including: Online Applications, Admission Essays, Interviews, College Athletes, Financial Aid, and Scholarships.
Students.gov    Provided by the Department of Education, students.gov is the most detailed source for government information on higher education. Included are government forms and information on a variety of topics including how to plan and pay for your education.
College Prep 101    This site from Oklahoma State University provides articles on how to prepare for and survive at college.
Peterson's College Guides    Provided by the trusted college guides, this site is a supplement to the print versions with up to date information and links to college websites.
US News and World Report College Rankings    The best colleges based on their ranking systems. Note not all information on this site is for free.
College View    Offering virtual tours of selected colleges and universities.
Federal Student Aid Application   
Illinois College Zone    Information on how to apply for financial aid and colleges.
FinAid    Designed for users who seek more in-depth information about financial aid, FinAid, provides a set of comprehensive articles and links, including 18 financial aid calculators. Also includes information on financial aid for nontraditional students.
College Answer    Scholarship search sponsored by Sallie Mae, requires (free) registration.