Want more information on College? Check out these Sites!

We have been talking about college this week. For many people it is overwhelming because they have no idea where to start to get the information they need. This article will provide some resources that will help you learn more about what majors schools offer and what makes them each school unique. 

A good place to start if you are just thinking about college is finding out which college will offer the best bang for your buck. It is important to think about the quality and the cost of the education. 

Here are some websites that will help you get started in your research

http://www.collegeboard.org/: This is a great comprehensive website for college preparation. It covers testing, college search tools with comparisons and information on paying for college. It is definitely the go-to website for college prep testing. 

http://www.usnews.com/education: This is a great website to find out how schools rank by major and in general. College rankings are important and could determine the size of the field of the opportunities available after graduation. It also provides ranking for universities around the world which is great for students who may want an education from different countries. This site a must check out.

http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/: This is a government website which provides the most information for each individual college. It is a great site to go to once the student has narrowed down some options and wants to learn more about each school. 

http://www.collegemajors101.com/: This is a great website if you want to narrow down on your majors. It provides information on how various majors can be put to use and the opportunities available. 

http://www.schoolsoup.com/: This website is the largest scholarship match site for students. It is a great place for students to register and get scholarship matches. It is important to do this at the beginning of high school so the student and parents have an idea what they may qualify for and start preparing for the scholarship applications. 

http://www.projectonstudentdebt.org/: This is a great site to find out more about the financing options that colleges offer. You can get more information on the makeup of the financial package and the percentage of student loans involved. This is a great site to get the best bang for your buck.