COLLEGE PLANNING AND ADMISSIONS APPLICATION RESOURCES
KC Scholars compiled the following list of resources to help students and parents navigate college planning and application process.
ACT College Planning Guide – A comprehensive guide to planning and preparing for college
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 academic programs, 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
Anatomy of a College Application – An overview of the most common requirements on college applications
Khan Academy’s College Admissions Guide – Videos and resources explaining the various steps of the college admissions process
College Board Guide for Parents – Action plans for parents to help their child prepare for college; also available en español
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 Visit Guide – Helpful tips and resources to prepare for a campus visit
College Fair Checklist – Tips and suggestions for navigating college fairs
ACT PREP RESOURCES
A higher ACT score improves a student’s chances to be accepted to an institution and/or to receive additional funding to attend that institution. KC Scholars compiled a list of websites to help students study and prepare for this important exam.
Official ACT Website – Information about ACT registration, test prep, scores, and more
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
Urban League of Kansas City Project Ready – The Urban League’s Project Ready initiatives combine academic skill building, leadership development, positive support networks, and college and career readiness training to ensure African-American and other disadvantaged students from across Greater Kansas City successfully matriculate high school and are ready to enter college or the workforce.
In-Person ACT Practice Exams – Take a free ACT practice exam under realistic testing conditions with Princeton Review
ACT.org Free Test Prep – Free study guides, practice tests, and questions of the day
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
ACT Official Test Day Guide – List of items to bring and procedures to follow on the day of your exam
ACT Test Prep – Last-minute tips and tricks to use the week before the ACT or Pre-ACT
Official Pre-ACT Website – Information about the Pre-ACT exam for high school sophomores
CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES
KC Scholars compiled a list of resources to help students explore career paths that fit best with their skills and interests, and to find college majors that prepare them for their chosen field.
My Majors – An interactive website that allows students to assess and explore college & career options
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
Hire KC Youth – Hire KC Youth connects students with jobs and internships, and provides events and resources to develop key job-readiness skills
TEACH Missouri – TEACH Missouri provides surveys and resources to help high school and college students explore teaching pathways
