1. Big Future - Tips on writing essays

2. Essays That Worked - See true examples of essays and admission committee comments from Johns Hopkins University

3. Tips for Writing An Effective Application Essay - The Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Yale University gives tips on writing college essays.

4. Access Critical Writing Skills along with a creative slam poem by David Byrd through the LMC Website to authenticate subscription

5. College Essay Writing Books (available in BCHS and/or BEHS libraries):

   1. College Essays That Made a Difference by the staff of the Princeton Review 2014 (CRR 378.16 COL)

      a. College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition by the Princeton Review is also available as an eBook on Overdrive
       
   2. Is It Easy Being Green?: Writing the New College Application Essay by Justin Nevin (CCR 378.16 NEV)
   3. Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement by Alan Gelb (CCR 808.06 GEL)

1. Common Application -  One application that can be sent to multiple colleges/universities

2. Big Future - Tips and resources on college applications, where to start, and FAQ’s on how to apply

3. UW Public Schools Application - Apply to a number of different UW universities

4. Technical College Application - Apply to a number of different technical colleges

1. Elmbrook Scholarships - This document provides tips on applying for scholarships, as well as different scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship listed will provide the description of the eligibility, award, how to apply, and the deadline. Information is subject to change

2. Fastweb - Search for scholarships, colleges, and financial aid

3. Merit Aid - You can search for colleges, as well as scholarships and majors to see what is a good fit

4. Chegg - Search for scholarships, amounts and deadlines

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Apply for financial aid here

2. U.S Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Guide - Information about what you receive with financial aid

3. College Goal Wisconsin - Get help filling out the FAFSA Application for free

Fair Opportunity Project - Resources and tools for financial aid, finding the right colleges, different test options, college essay tips, and more.

1. ACT - Upcoming test dates, registration, test prep, FAQ’s and more

2. SAT - Upcoming test dates, registration, articles about different aspects of the SAT and more

3. PSAT - How to prepare, PSAT dates, topics, scholarships and more

4. AP - Student AP calendar, exam dates, view scores, and more

1. Learning Express Library: Free Test Prep - ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP test prep and tips on college admissions essay writing

2. Wisconsin Test Prep (ACT Prep) - Preparation classes, FAQ’s, registration, testimonials, school schedules and more

3. Doorway to College ZAPS Seminars (ACT Prep) - Preparation classes, FAQ’s, registration, testimonials, and more

4. Method Test Prep (SAT and ACT Prep) - Tutoring, teacher-led classes, online classes, practice tests, free study guide and more