College Information Resources

Articles & Newsletters

New York Times Blog: The Choice - Demystifying College Admissions and Aid

Carmel to Cambria, by former College Counselor and Urban teacher Dan Murphy

Score Choice Guidleines

FAQs About SATs

Urban FAQ About APs

College Resources Bibliography

Glossary of Admissions Terms (pdf)

Organizations

Fair Test - list of test optional schools

Independent Curriculum Group  - nationally recognized college preparatory schools that have either dropped or de-emphasized test-driven programs

Education Conservancy (EC) - a non-profit organization committed to improving college admission processes for students, colleges and high schools.

Planning Your Visits

List of questions to ask when visiting or when college reps visit Urban

Video

YouTube Higher Education Channel 

The University Insider's Guide Introduction to the Basics of Financial Aid (Doug Christianson, Associate Provost for Enrollment, Vanderbilt University)

Audio

Lloyd Thacker Podcasts - Mr. Thacker is a nationally known educator and founder of the Education Conservancy (Fall 2007)