1.     Common App (http://www.commonapp.org/)

This is one of the most important websites. It is your gateway to applications of 85% of USA colleges. Most of your college applications and supplemental material would be submitted through this website so definitely bookmark this one!

2.     College Board (https://www.collegeboard.org/)

College Board is your go to site for registering for the SAT, ACT or AP examinations. It is quite useful to find the “Best Fit” college for you as well as finding out and sending your standardized test score reports to colleges.

3.     Specific College Websites

A college’s official website is the best way to scoop out information about the college. It is the place to find all your answers and to decide if it is the best fit for you. It is certainly essential for international students who don’t get a chance to visit the campus (virtual tours to the rescue!). You can even find the contact details of admission counsellors and representatives.

4.     USA Today College (http://college.usatoday.com/)

This is a good website to stay up to date with the latest information on applying to colleges in America. Their blogs are informative, yet to the point and give a good outlook on the application process.

5.     Start Class (college.startclass.com)

If you want to compare USC and UCLA or even UT Austin and NYU, this is your site. Giving you a good perspective and a comprehensive comparison, you could use this to your advantage to choose the right college for yourself.

6.     College Week Live (https://www.collegeweeklive.com/)

Last but not the least, this website is your way to connect to college webinars and interactions with admission counsellors. Sign up as soon as possible to stay updated with the latest events.

Author: Simran Bhatia