College Search

College Search Sites - These sites are provided as links so you can do your own search for Colleges and additional training and education. Included is a little general info as to what to expect, but students need to be committed to spend some time to learn to use these sites, and access the information. Be sure to ask your Counselor for help, or suggestions!

  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is an arm of the State of Illinois, designed to provide help and information to Illinois students and their families. They have 2 sites that are useful to students and parents. One is called the College Zone, which is a search and information site, and the second is called ISAC Online, which provides links to lots of other places to get specific information on student and parent issues, especially focusing on Financial Aid.
  • CollegeView - One of the most versatile search sites for college information and other links. Managed by Hobson's. Contains College Search and Scholarship Search.
  • Making It Count - This is a private, but not for profit organization which seeks and receives Corporate sponsorship. That means that you will see ads for various companies, but the "agenda" for those writing the page is to provide unbiased info.
  • The College Board - The producers of the SAT Test, AP Tests and a lot of info related to colleges and the college search process, not just college searches.
  • Peterson's Guide - Peterson's has published a directory of Colleges for many years, this is the net version. This site also has some features to help students plan for College, and prepare for Tests.
  • CollegeXpress - Owned and maintained by the Private Colleges and Universities Magazine. It also lists other resources (especially publication) that provide information, especially for Private colleges.
  • At The U - A private company called "Nelnet" publishes this site. They provide some information and a lot of services (including book, supplies and College monogrammed stuff) through their "Campus Store" through which you are free to purchase supplies. The info is free, but all other stuff you must pay for.
  • Fastweb - private Company that also supports the Making High School Count and Making your College Search Count programs. Fastweb is best known for their Scholarship search, but has college searches as well.
  • Schools In The USA.com - Private site owned and maintained by a company referred to as the EI Group. This site is more career-focused, and provides ways of connecting career choices to College majors.
  • College and University Link List - This is simply a listing of colleges (about 3,000 of them) and a link to the web sites of those colleges. If you know what college you are looking for, this will give you a short cut to the web site.

Technical and Vocational Schools - try this Technical Schools site for schools that specialize in the Technical areas of Information, and Industrial Service and Medical technologies. This also includes Graphic Arts, Automotive, and Manufacturing Technology. Talk to your counselor about other options in the area of Technology and Vocational training that are different than a traditional 4-year or 2-year college.