Applying for College - ResourcesHere are some resources that can help you with the process of applying for college: www.princetonreview.com Explore schools and careers, prepare for standardized tests and entrance exams, research scholarships and financial aid options and more.
www.commonapp.org Downloadable and online form for over two hundred colleges and universities across the U.S. for admission to their undergraduate programs.
www.essayedge.com Provides college advising and application essay editing to high school students, graduates, and professional school applicants.
www.gearupspringfield.com Comprehensive site for students that provides information on career exploration, exploring, preparing and paying for college.
www.knowhow2go.org It’s never too early to start preparing for college. This site provides information and resources to help your students get going in the right direction.
www.college.gov college.gov is created by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools). Most importantly, college.gov is intended to provide inspiration and hope to all students, and encourage them to consider and pursue a postsecondary education.
www.collegeboard.com The College Board offers a variety of tools and resources to help you prepare and plan for college. Use “College MatchMaker” to generate a list of colleges that match your students’ preferences. Create and manage a personal list of colleges with “My Organizer.” Have your students get ready for the SAT by taking an official, free practice test.
www.actstudent.org The ACT student site provides information on many aspects of planning for college, including career planning and financial aid. Students can also register for the ACT and find materials to prepare for the test.
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Welcome to the GEAR UP Springfield website! GEAR UP's mission is to encourage more students to set high expectations, stay in school, study hard, and take classes that will help them choose and be prepared to go to college.
You can learn how to prepare for college here. You can also check out how to apply to and pay for college. We also encourage you to learn about some of our GEAR UP services and activities.
Do you have a question? Click on the Ask a Question link for a prompt answer. To contact a GEAR UP staff member, click on Contact Us.