I am always
available to answer any questions you may have regarding college and the admissions process. If you e-mail me with your questions, I will do my best to answer them for you. During my Junior and Senior years in high school I read
almost every book in the library regarding college admissions. Most of the information I obtained is still useful today. Though
I do not have as much time now to read admissions guides as soon as they are published, I still make an attempt to be knowledgeable
and helpful to everyone.
Helpful Books
for Finding the College That's Right for You
Black Excel African American Student's College Guide, by Isaac J. Black
Looking Beyond the Ivy League, by Loren Pope
The 100 Best Colleges for African-American Students, by Erlene B. Wilson
The Insider's Guide to the Colleges, by the Yale Daily News
How to get an Ivy League Education at a State University, by Martin Nemko, Ph.D.
America's
Best Colleges: News You Can Use, by U.S. News & World Report
The multicultural student's guide to colleges : what every African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic,
and Native-American applicant needs to know about America's top schools, by Robert Mitchell
College Links
I have found many helpful college web sites. My two favorite
sites are CollegExpress and Black Excel.
College Advice
College Net - search for a college match.
Peterson's College Guide - a comprehensive guide to college and the admissions process.
Futures - college guide that focuses on military service.
FishNet - all you ever wanted to know about college, and then some!
U.S. News & World Report - lists college rankings, as well as excellent information on how to choose, apply, and get into college. A
must see!
Embark - a comprehensive college guide with information on both undergraduate and graduate education.
College Prep - offers both SAT and college admissions counseling
College Admissions Newsgroup - got a question? Ask it here!
American Colleges and Universities
SAT Preparation
Test Prep
Power Prep
Word Wise
SAT Dominator
Application Assistance
College Applications
Application Support Network
International Students
eduPASS - The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA
Essay Edge International Student Information
International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center
International Student Scholarship Information
StudentScoop.com International Student Information
The College Board International Student Handbook 2003
Financial Aid
FastWEB - search for scholarships.
The Financial Aid Guide - THE
best financial aid source on the net!
College Financial Aid Newsgroup
Other Helpful Links
College Club - a lounge for college students with free giveaways.
Yahoo - a large list of college information.
The Student Center- a gathering place for High School and College students.
The College Board - register for SATs, CLEP tests, and AP exams
Collegiate Choice Walking Tours - college videos
Security On Campus, Inc.
New York Times
MSNBC - Microsoft NBC
The Smithsonian
Math and Science Gateway
Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
Starting Point - a very useful search engine
**Please note that I find these links to be helpful, however
I do not condone or advocate any illegal or unethical actions taken by any of the above web sites.**
Tips for your first semester at college
*Get involved
*Do
all of your school work as soon as it is assigned
Thirty minutes of psychology
reading a day is much easier to handle than 24 hours of cramming before the test. It may be hard at first, but once you get
your priorities in order, it will not be difficult to balance your school work, extra curricular activities, and leisure time.
*Maintain
your individuality
*Keep abreast of things going on at your school!
Does the student government
address issues that concern you? Has there been a change in the general requirements for graduation? Does the administration
make decisions that benefit the entire student body? Will tuition and fees increase next term? Educate
yourself - don't leave it up to someone else to find out the rules and regulations for you.