COLLEGE ADVISORY RESOURCES
KC SCHOLARS COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINES
COLLEGE PLANNING AND ADMISSIONS APPLICATION RESOURCES
Choosing a college and a major is an important decision and there are many factors to consider when determining which school is the best fit.
College Planning
Khan Academy’s College Planning Guide – Videos answering common questions about planning for college
College Navigator – A free tool to help students explore colleges and universities based on majors offered, location, graduation rates, cost of attendance and more
College Comparison Tool – College Board’s tool helps students create a side-by-side comparison of various colleges, based on cost, population, average ACT/GPA and more
College Admissions
Khan Academy’s College Admissions Guide – Videos and resources explaining the various steps of the college admissions process
College Planning for Parents
Preparing Your Child for College – Tools and resources to help parents prepare their children for college
College 101 for Parents – A guide to common questions parents may have about their child’s college future
Family Firsts, Parent Version – Helpful resources specifically for parents of first-generation college students; also available en español
Campus Visits and College Fairs
College Fair Checklist – Tips and suggestions for navigating college fairs
ACT PREP RESOURCES
Many colleges and universities require students to complete the ACT to be considered for admission or scholarships.
ACT General Info
Admission Test Myths and Facts – Learn the facts and fiction about college entrance exams
ACT Fees & Fee Waivers – Learn more about ACT fees and see if you’re eligible for a fee waiver
Local Test Prep Resources
In-Person ACT Practice Exams – Take a free ACT practice exam under realistic testing conditions with Princeton Review
Online Test Prep Resources
Quesbook – Free test prep and practice exams customized based on your performance on assessment tests
Varsity Tutors ACT Prep Guide – Free downloadable e-book with exam tips and 800+ practice questions
Test Taking Strategies
Week-Of ACT Study Guide – Last-minute tips and tricks to use the week before the ACT
PreACT
CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES
Choosing a college major that aligns with future career goals is an important step in the college planning process.
College Majors & Career Paths
Major & Career Search – Search for information about various careers, the majors related to those careers, and steps students can take in high school to prepare for their chosen career path
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students to learn more about the skills, tasks, salaries, and employment outlook of their future careers; also available en español
Career Exploration
Hire KC Youth – Hire KC Youth connects students with jobs and internships and provides events and resources to develop key job-readiness skills
Exploring KC – Exploring offers extracurricular career education programs and provides real-world career experiences and leadership development opportunities for youth ages 14 to 21
TEACH Kansas City – TEACH Kansas City provides surveys and resources to help high school and college students explore teaching pathways