Helpful Books and Websites – College Counseling At a Glance

Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change The Way You Think About Colleges, Loren Pope—along with accompanying website, a heavy dose of anti-elite philosophy combined with a careful look at life at an interesting range of options.
Crazy U: One Dad’s Crash Course on Getting His Kid Into College, Andrew Ferguson—Hilarious look at the college process from a “survivor.”
Don’t Miss Out: The Ambitious Student’s Guide to Financial Aid, Anna and Robert Leider—Well regarded guide to all aspects of financial aid and college funding.
Fiske Guide to Colleges, Edward Fiske—Former NY Times education editor offers his review of 310 colleges and universities.
How College Works, Daniel Chambliss— Award-winning behind the scenes look at life at Hamilton College.
I’m Going to College—Not You!: Surviving the College Search with Your Child, Jennifer Delahunty—Dean of Admission at Kenyon College and some of her colleagues offer smart and funny advice to students and parents.
The Thinking Student’s Guide to College: 75 Tips for Getting a Better Education, Andrew Roberts— University of Chicago professor’s wise guidance on getting the most out of one’s college experience.

St. Mark’s School College Counseling —a great place to start
www.collegeboard.org—registration and test information for SAT, SAT Subject test and AP plus loads of other college-related information
www.act.org—registration & test information for the ACT
www.ncaa.org & http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp—for all things college athletics related
www.commonapp.org—home to the most popular on-line application
www.fafsa.ed.gov & www.finaid.org—ground zero for those applying for financial aid
www.edvisors.com—comprehensive site on college finances created by experts including Mark Kantrowitz and David Levy.