Helpful Resources

Below are links to some of the most commonly used sites for college application, standardized testing, and financial aid.

College Application

The Common Application - single, standard site for applying to over 700 U.S. colleges and universities

BigFuture - College Board's site which provides tools and resources for college search, career exploration, financial aid and college applications

NCAA - provides information on all aspects of athletics in college

Colleges That Change Lives - describes a wonderful group of student-centered colleges throughout the U.S.

CollegeData - provides excellent, detailed admissions and financial information about U.S. colleges and universities

Niche - provides student reviews and opinions of college features

Standardized Testing Resources

Kraemer College Planning works closely with upper90prep, a tutoring and standardized test preparation company founded in 2012 by Rick Kraemer.  Rick has tutored over 1,000 students across the country in preparation for the SAT and ACT tests, as well as high school math subjects.  He can be reached at upper90prep@gmail.com or (856) 296-5063. 

ACT - ACT test site, including upcoming dates, test centers, registration, scores, and requesting accommodations

College Board - PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and AP exams, including upcoming test dates, test centers, registration, scores, and requesting accommodations

SAT/ACT Testing Accommodations - guidance on navigating the process to obtain testing accommodations for the SAT and ACT

FairTest - identifies colleges that are fully or partially test optional (do not require the SAT or ACT)

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language, which is required for international students whose high school classes were not taught in English

Financial Aid Resources

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the online application for U.S. Federal financial aid

CSS PROFILE - College Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILE, the online application for non-Federal financial aid used by some selective (and mainly private) colleges and universities

FastWeb - search FastWeb’s online database of over 1 million scholarships for college

EFC Calculator - use the College Board BigFuture’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculator to estimate how much your family will be expected to contribute to your college cost and gain insight into your financial aid eligibility

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