ACT
The enhanced ACT was introduced in April 2025. Starting September 2025 the enhanced ACT is available in both paper and digital formats.
ACT section prep guides (new 2025) published by Wiley.
Use the ACT website for free test prep resources, test dates and registration
SAT
The digital SAT was introduced in 2023. The SAT is only offered in digital format(unless accommodations allow a paper test)
Use the College Board Website for free test prep resources, test dates and registration.
Testing Accommodations
Students who believe they qualify to test with accommodations, such as extra time, should speak with the high school guidance counselor or testing coordinator 3 - 6 months in advance of the test date.
College Search
State and Regional College Tuition Exchanges
The Best resource is the official website of the specific college in which you are interested.
Major & Career Resources
Financial Aid
The FAFSA becomes available on October 1
CSS (College Scholarship Service) - required by 400 colleges
Scholarships
High School Guidance offices are the best resource for local scholarships.
Applications
The Common Application, accepted by 800+ colleges and universities
The Common Application opens on August 1. Essay prompts are available earlier.
Blogs & Podcasts
Your College Bound Kid
The Truth about College Admission
On my book shelf . . .
Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be, Frank Bruni
The Gatekeepers, Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College, Jaques Steinberg (2002)
Study Smarter not Harder, Kevin Paul
There is Life After College, Jeffrey Selingo
The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting in and Staying Together, Brennan Barnard and Rick Clark
Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, Jeffrey Selingo
Dream School, Jeffrey Selingo