Helpful Links

– Edison Prep Exclusive –

The College Board Website (SAT) – collegeboard.org

The ACT Website – act.org

SAT/ACT Score Conversion Grid (PDF) – act.org
Updated June 2018!

Colleges Requiring All SAT Scores Sent: Complete List – prepscholar.com
A full list of colleges that require all test scores to be sent

SAT & ACT Accommodations (PDF) – mytutor.com
Updated 2017 information on applying for SAT/ACT Accommodations (extended time, etc.)

Preparing for the ACT Test Guide 2022-2023 (PDF) – act.org
A full-length practice ACT

National Distributions of Cumulative Percents for ACT Test Scores (PDF) – act.org
ACT Percentiles

SAT Percentiles (PDF) – edisonprep.com
SAT Percentiles for the new SAT that debuted in March 2016

AP Exam Dates – collegeboard.org

AP Exam Score Estimator – appass.com
Not officially endorsed by the College Board

Truth Re: Test Optional – edisonprep.com

College Transitions “Dataverse” – collegetransitions.com
Fantastic data tables from a local college counselor on a variety of metrics

College Confidential – collegeconfidential.com
A vibrant community of hardcore, high-achieving, passionate students that have researched and shared a wealth of admissions information, as well as testing advice.

“Big Future” – SAT QuickFinder® – collegeboard.org
Contains easily searchable profiles of universities, including SAT score ranges for each school

The Truth About Extracurricular Activities: Going the Extra Mile – huffpost.com

They Loved Your GPA…Then They Saw Your Tweets – nytimes.com

Sending Red Flags for College Admission – collegeprepresults.com

College Admissions and Learning Disabilities – thecollegesolution.com

The Go-to Guide for College Financial Aid – finaid.org
The official home of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), as well as educational material about various types of student loans, grants, work-study options, and all other forms of financial aid.

The Real Deal on Financial Aid  – muhlenberg.edu
A beautifully transparent article from Muhlenberg College about how the process really works.

8 Things to Know About Attending State Universities Outside Your Borders – thecollegesolution.com
Out-of-State Publics are not always cheaper than private colleges!)

Georgia Student Finance Commission – gafutures.org
GAGA College 411’s PowerPoint presentation on everything related to affording in-state Georgia schools

Can This Teen Win a Sports Scholarship? – thecollegesolution.com
The difficulty of winning a sports scholarship

What’s Missing From This Financial Aid Letter? – thecollegesolution.com

“Is your university need blind?” – thecollegesolution.com

Case Study: What 66 Schools Would Cost This Family – thecollegesolution.com

Checking the Generosity of Your Child’s College Picks – thecollegesolution.com

Guide to Securing Your Child’s Credit Future(i.e. 0-17 y.o.) – www.thesimpledollar.com

Local references – Brian and Silvia can recommend several financial planners in Atlanta that specialize in structuring your finances as to maximize your opportunities for financial aid if desired.

FastWeb – fastweb.com
One of the largest clearinghouses of scholarship information. Deadlines are often early, so begin searching well before senior year!

Colleges and Universities That Award Merit Aid – nytimes.com
Not an exhaustive list, but 200+ schools!

MeritAid – meritaid.org
A great free listing of schools that offer merit aid.

CollegeData – collegedata.com

National Merit Scholarship Competition – nationalmerit.org
The National Merit Scholarship program provides scholarships to high-achieving juniors on the PSAT.

Edison Prep also has great resources re: specific universities who publish “merit aid grids” that guarantee merit aid for certain GPA + SAT/ACT metrics! Just reach out!

Teens Are Over Scheduled And Exhausted And It’s Your Fault, Parents – grownandflown.com
Grown and Flown blog — one of the best out there for parents!

Creating Positive Futures – creatingpositivefutures.com
Dr. Maggie Wray, A local firm helping students with study skills, organization and executive function

Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years – by Karen Levin Coburn
Book link for Amazon

Edison Prep’s Parent Partner Video

Edison Prep’s UGA Admissions Data and Strategy Page — Tracking UGA Stats Since 2012! – edisonprep.com

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A  – uga.edu
UGA Admissions Blog

First Year Experience – uga.edu
UGA Honors College: average statistics for who gets in

We no longer do as much college counseling proper due to our SAT/ACT focus, but we do actively maintain a curated list of full-time college counselors in various parts of Atlanta for whom we’ve gotten great feedback from our SAT/ACT clients. Contact us at edison@edisonprep.com if you’d like more information on them; many of the more popular counselors fill by mid-junior year for a given graduating class since most counselors cap their caseload at a certain number of students.

GA Futures – gafutures.org
Great information on applying to and affording college in Georgia

College Planning Timelines – petersons.com
College Timelines for Parents and Students By Year (9th – 12th grade)

College Completion – chronicle.com

Watch out for “Suitcase Schools” – nytimes.com

Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities – thecollegesolution.com

Creating Connected Communities – cccprojects.org
Volunteer and leadership programs throughout the year, including Amy’s Holiday Party (or email Amy)

Atlanta Humane Society – atlantahumane.org

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta VolunTEEN Program – hoa.org

One of the best links on this page:
Amazing Career Advice For College Grads From LinkedIn’s Billionaire Founder – businessinsider.com PowerPoint Presentation for New Grads from LinkedIn’s Co-Founder

The Difference a High Starting Salary Can Make – esimoney.com

I Will Teach You To Be Rich – iwillteachyoutoberich.com
Ramit Sethi’s website, Career and Money Advice for Young Professionals; His book with the same name should be on every HS grad’s graduation present list!

Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi’s
A great book on networking

Ask A Manager – askamanager.org
A great blog from an HR expert who helps you learn the informal rules of the workplace

Recruiting Advice No One Tells You: What I Learned from Tristan Walker – medium.com

101 Secrets for Your Twenties  by Paul Angone
Another great book for new grads

What You’ll Wish You’d Known – paulgraham.com
A vetoed commencement address from Paul Graham

How to Kill a Job Offer at the Last Minute – usnews.com
Excel Skills: Don’t attempt a college internship without them

Why every young professional should read the news – brazen.com

Why You Should Dress Your Desk for Success – brazen.com

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