Choosing a College    Test Prep (ACT, SAT, Ohio 9th Gr. Proficiency)

The College Board

These are the people who bring you the SAT. You can search for a college here; by name, by searching an alphabetical list, or by using the 'Advanced Search,' where you define your criteria and are presented with a list of schools that match. You'll find information and advice on 3500 or so schools here.  There is also a guide to campus visits, and a career search function.

College View

The college search gives you fourteen criteria to search on, or you can search by name.  There is a 'virtual tour' section which is slow to load.  Most of the tours here are of small, private schools.

Peterson's: the Undergraduate Channel

You can perform a search using your preferences in a school at this site.  Some majors are spotlighted--you'll learn a lot about those that are.  Distance learning options are explained, and there are several articles on preparing for college.  A search engine is included.  Peterson's is a publisher of college & test preparation materials.

U.S. News.edu

Enter a school's name, browse through the alphabetical index, or get a customized list of schools that match your needs from over 1400 4-year colleges.  There is also a community college search. You can save your searches here. The site also ranks graduate schools, has on section on career/job searching, career outlooks, internships, and a self-assessment.

My College Guide

College search by your criteria.  Dear Admissions Guru answers many frequently asked questions.  "Read About College" has articles of general interest and some that offer advice to those interested in the most competitive schools.

   

...And Some Local Colleges and Universities

University of Findlay	Bowling Green State University	University of Toledo
Ohio Northern University	Bluffton College	Ohio State University
OSU--Lima	Terra Community College	Owens Community College