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The following are a list of resources you can use to assist you in the college search process. Please be aware we use the term "college" to mean institute of higher education in the US. There are some differences, usually related to size, but mostly it terms are interchangeable. HGIEC uses Family Connection as the main tool for research and application submission. Click here to access Family Connection to get started.
TESTS:
SSAT - The Secondary School Admission Test. Required by most boarding schools
TOEFL Jr is now the main English test for students applying to boarding schools in the US and elsewhere. Click on the link to register
SAT- The number one test students take for university entrance
ACT - The American College Test
TOEFL - The Test of English as a Foreign Language. It's not about passport, it is about language
TEST PREP:
SAT2400: Local as in Beijing, SAT Prep that goes way beyond memorization. Using diagnostic tests to assist students to perform at their peak. Able to work with both English and Chinese speakers SAT2400 uses a "systematic" approach to score improvement.
Number 2 Test Prep
Major Tests/SAT
ArborBridge provides the best tutors to students around the world seeking high quality test prep. Using online technology, ArborBridge can work with students no matter where they live.
WANT TO STUDY ANOTHER LANGUAGE? SPANISH OR FRENCH?
Spanish: Cervantes In Malaga, Spain!
French: Access Francais in Montpellier, France
SUMMER STUFF
Summer is a great time to expand your knowledge or just have fun. Check out US Summer
YouthBridge China is a great program to connect American and Chinese students in China for Cultural exchange, media (film and stage) and travel through China.
Summer Discovery - has lots of interesting programs for Middle School and High School students. Take courses for credit (HS and College), learn about the college admission process, undertake an internship or travel and study in a foreign country.
Junior and Teen Camp Switzerland is a fantastic choice for English as a Second Language and outdoor experience camp
in the mountains of Switzerland.
RESEARCH ENGINES: Boarding Schools
The Associations of Boarding Schools - Research and apply to US and Canadian Boarding Schools
Boarding School Review
SSAT - Research, learn, register for the SSAT and apply to US and Canadian Boarding Schools
Gateway - Gateway is an online application service for select boarding schools.
RESEARCH ENGINES: Universities and Colleges - For the US
American Overseas Colleges - Interested in English speaking universities in Europe, check out schools on this website. You don't have to go to the US to get a US education.
A List of most American Universities or programs taught in English around the world.
College Board - they not only test, but have information about the application process and a search engine
Colleges That Change Lives is a great resource for fantastic schools not commonly found on students lists for colleges. As titled, Colleges that Change Lives do exactly that - challenge students through extraordinary academic opportunities.
Embark - a research and application tool
College Navigator - a research tool developed by the US Department of Education
Peterson's - a student-centered research tool
Inside College - A List of Lists and a wonderful research tool
Zinch offers a great source for researching schools
College Data - "Choose, prepare, apply and pay for college with advice and tools from CollegeData".
College Prowler is written "by students for students." Search, compare and review US Colleges and Universities.
FOR THE U.K.:
UCAS - research universities, courses and apply
FOR EVERYWHERE:
i-studentadvisor - provides information for Australia, Ireland, UK, Canada, US and New Zealand. Great place for general information and some specifics too!
SINCE YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GO THERE - some sites which provide virtual tours
Campus Tours
YOUniversity TV
IF AND WHEN YOU WANT TO GO VISIT, HERE IS A GREAT PLANNER AND A FEW OPTIONS:
U.S. Bound
Go See Campus This site helps you research and plan your trip. With maps and recommendations on where to eat this tool is a great help.
College Visits - Professional service, great trips providing opportunities to learn the inside scoop while visiting colleges and universities. Let College Visits do all the work - just go along for the ride.
Doris Davis - after leaving Cornell University, Ms. Davis now operates a consulting firm and organizes university visits. Ms Davis brings a personal touch to the college visit process.
U.K. Bound
Univisits is your first stop for organized tours in the UK.
GET THE INSIDE INFORMATION:
College Confidential The inside scoop from food to housing and more
Unigo Explore Colleges and universities
UCAN Great graphics and good information on universities and colleges in the US
College Navigator From the Department of Education
GET ON TOP OF INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING:
College Week Live offers up=to-date webinars, information and whole lot more information for the college bound
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