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Test Prep Resources
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
Admissions Advising, Selecting Your Major, and Building a College List
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
Financial Aid (General and Needs-Based)
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.
Merit Aid and Scholarships
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!
Parents’ Corner
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
UGA-Related - Our Bulldog Corner
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
College Counseling
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.
Other Useful Links (added by popular request)
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
Volunteer Opportunities / Getting Involved
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
During College and Beyond
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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