Parent Teacher Conferences: College Decisions

Choosing which college to attend can be a major decision. Below are some useful websites that let you compare colleges nationwide. These search engines all have different benefits and can give you a good overview of your college options.

• http://www.collegeboard.org/
• My personal favorite College search engine!!
• This website allows you to filter colleges by: types of school, location, campus and housing, majors and learning environment, sports and activities, applying, academic credit, tuition and cost, support services, and diversity.
• After you have completed your search, you can complete side by side comparisons of colleges to help find the right one for you.
• This website also has the latest info on college costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, education loans and college financing.
• http://www.campusexplorer.com/
• This comprehensive website allows you to create a profile and plan for college. It features a college search that allows you to search by major, degrees and location.
• This website also features a comprehensive tool for looking up scholarships and plans to pay for college.
• http://www.uscollegesearch.org/
• This website allows you to search for schools by state and programs including online colleges. This database includes 132 Kansas colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools.
• You can sign up and request information from colleges to learn more through this website.
• www.campustours.com
• Great websites for comparing colleges visual appeal by taking you on virtual campus tours.

Make sure to check in with the GEHS counseling department for more information and a comprehensive list of college websites and search engines.

Remember, the JCCC-Emporia Partnership Representative will be visiting our class on Wednesday, October 30^th