Explore Universities

With thousands of universities and colleges around the United States, it is easy to get overwhelmed.

Here are some things you might want to consider:

Do you want to commute to campus from home or do you want to move out of your city, even state for school?
What schools have strong programs in your potential major or area of study?
What does the cultural diversity look like at the school? Do you want to attend a HSI (Hispanic serving institution where at least 25% of students are Hispanic), a HBCU (historically Black College & University) or would you be comfortable at a PWI (predominately white institution) ?
What does financial aid look like at that school?

Below are some resources to begin exploring different universities !

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CAPPEX

Create a free account to get help finding what college that's best for you. You will be connected to local and national colleges and even scholarships.

College Greenlight

College Greenlight connects first generation and underrepresented students to colleges, scholarships, and mentors.

COLLEGE RAPTOR

Find college matches, discover colleges that may offer you the best financial aid and simplify the college search process—all for FREE!"

NICHE

Once you find a school, you will come across the "School Report Card" where Niche has "graded" the school for things like Academics, Athletics, and even Party Scene.

KHAN ACADEMY

You might have heard of Khan Academy from the free tutoring services they provide in specific subjects like math. Many people don't know that they also have a section for preparing for college.

Chegg

This site lets you explore over 6,000 colleges and universities. Explore student experiences, admission/costs, majors and graduation rates.

BEST COLLEGES

Explore some of the most diverse campuses in the US as well as the "Best Colleges for Hispanic and Black Students".

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COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY GUIDE

This site’s mission is to provide clear, correct info and advice on the many options students have to reduce the cost of their degree.

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VIRTUAL COLLEGE HELP

Read up on interviews from college students at prestigious schools such as Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and more!

Get student insight into these institutions.

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PETERSONS

Peterson's helps you find, prep, and fund your college education.

KnowHow2GO

KnowHow2GO is a campaign designed to encourage students and veterans to prepare for college. Explore the site to learn more about the steps you need to take to be college-ready.