College Resources & Links

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SMPL Education Resource Page A list of useful resources and links compiled by librarians at the Santa Monica Public Library.  College Prep. Programs @ SMPL Find out more about college-related programs at the Library--from college admissions to practice tests to navigating through the college process.

Testing

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Brainfuse Online Tutoring 
Online tutoring that includes a Test Center where you can take full length practice tests for the SAT and ACT.

College Board
Information on SAT, ACT, and AP tests, as well as helpful information on planning and college applications. 

College Information

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College Bound
Offers information on different types of schools and informative articles on preparing for college.

Education Planner
A resource for discovering your interests for college, college planning, and college preparation.

California Colleges
A more in depth look and comparisons of colleges and universities in California, from campus size to financial aid to student life information.

U.S. News and World Report College Rankings
Rankings of specific colleges from U.S. News and World Report.

College Application Process

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California Colleges
A direct link to applications and information for colleges and universities in California.

Common Application for Private Colleges
The common application for hundreds of private colleges around the United States.

College Board
College application and admission tips.

Financial Aid

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Student Aid on the Web
Find out more about applying for federal and state aid.

FAFSA on the Web
Information and a direct link to filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

FinAid, The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
A resource that may help you find other opportunities for student aid.

College Answer
A site sponsored by SallieMae on how to manage your student aid. Includes helpful calculators, calendars, and checklists.