FastWeb - The scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications. Mapping Your Future - Information about college and career planning. College & University - Advice on choosing a career path, finding a school and getting financial aid. Black Excel: The College Help Network - Features links to resources to help African American students navigate the college admissions process. Higher Education Funding Council for England - HEFCE - Promotes and funds teaching and research in higher education institutions. Includes general information and sections on finance, good practice, and research. CollegeBound Network - A resource offering high school students an inside look at the college admissions process and college life. Financial aid facts and virtual college tours. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - This site addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree. Common Application - An online undergraduate college application accepted by over 400 independent colleges. Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ - A guide to colleges that admit homeschooled applicants and other college information for their families. eGuidanceCounselor - Free information and links related to the college selection, application and admission process. Laissez-Faire College Rankings - An interesting antidote to the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report and the others. Written by a poster from the newsgroup soc.college.admissions. How College Admission Works - Guide to college admissions, with information from the Duke University admissions director. Includes a full page of related links. College Admissions from About.com - News plus tips on scholarships, applications, rank, tests, visitations, essays and interviews. NYTimes.com - Different Lives, One Goal: Finding the Key to College - The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part one of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] NYTimes.com - Preparing Applications, Fine-Tuning Applicants - Second of a three-part series where The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] NYTimes.com - At Last, College Answers, and a Few New Questions - The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part three of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] My College Guide - Source to ask admission questions, search for colleges, and download common admission forms. iApply - Provides information and services about preparing, applying and paying for college. JustColleges - Features colleges in the USA, India, UK, Australia, and Canada. Also included are articles, essays, test preparation tips, and FAQs on colleges, graduate and business schools. College Planning Simplified - Guide to the selection and admission process, includes information on financial aid and scholarships. College Admissions Plus - Newsletter concerning admissions and related educational issues. Statementofpurpose.com - Offers tips on writing a statement of purpose and provides sample essays. Yahoo! News - Provides links to news and feature articles. Admissions Consultants - Admissions consulting advice for applicants preparing essays and applications to the top colleges, universities, medical and business schools. XAP.com - College admission applications, financial aid and scholarship search and planning. CollegeNET - Guide to colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Provides information on college admissions, links to academic resources, and online applications. DiplomaGuide - A guide to college admissions. Also discusses high school diplomas and the GED. Free College Applications - List of U.S. colleges that do not charge application fees if you apply under certain circumstances. The Sam Jackson College Experience - A personal student weblog about the college admissions process and college life. Transition to College - An assessment designed to help students make decisions during the admissions process, including college and major selection. A fee-based service. MyRoad - Resource for education and career planning. Explore personality types, majors, colleges, and careers. College Summit - A national US non-profit organization that helps high schools raise their college enrollment rates by building a college-going culture. MyChances.net - Free program allowing peers to comment on your admissions application and essay. Includes admissions statistics and a forum. Early-Decision Programs - Full-text of the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with early-decision programs.