• COLLEGE COUNSELING LINKS & RESOURCES

    Note: All NeoCity Academy students are enrolled in the College and Career Canvas course, which includes detailed information that will assist students throughout their four years at NeoCity Academy.

    There are many resources available online that can aid in the college selection process. Here are a few that NeoCity Academy students have found useful:

    • The Common Application - The common application is an acceptable application form for admission to the undergraduate programs of many colleges and universities. Many use the form exclusively. Students complete one common application form and send the form to any of the participating colleges.
    • College Board - Visit this website to register for the SAT, search for colleges and scholarships, and obtain a variety of information about the college search and application process.
    • ACT - Register for the ACT, download a college comparison worksheet, use the financial aid estimator and prepare for the test.
    • CSS Profile Online - The CSS Profile is the form many private colleges and universities require, in addition to the FAFSA, for those applying for financial aid.
    • FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: most colleges require this form before considering a student for financial aid.
    • FASTWEB - A free scholarship search engine that matches a student's interests with available scholarships.
    • FINAID - A guide to financial aid.
    • National Association for College Admission Counseling - Extensive list of online resources. This is a premier site for college resources.
    • NCAA - Information about playing sports at the NCAA Division I, II, or III college level.
    • Khan Academy Test Prep - Customize your test prep based on your PSAT results.
    • Scholarships.com - Free scholarship search and financial aid resource that matches colleges to personal information.
    • Scholarship Scam Page - Federal Trade Commission info about scholarship scams.