Whether you're a senior or a freshman, there's something about the college process that's a little scary and a little exciting.  Whether you can't wait to go or you're dreading the application process, these online resources will inform your search.  Have other favorite websites? Send us a comment below.

College Search Tools
College Board Our Favorite Feature: The Academic Tracker, which lets you see how your stats measure up to your favorite college's requirements.
CollegeNet Our Favorite Feature: Being able to search by region, size, and major
Fiske Guide to Colleges Our Favorite Feature: Essay Turnoff Tips
Princeton Review Our Favorite Feature: Free SAT practice test
www.collegeview.com Our Favorite Feature: The clear, step-by-step guide to the entire college application process
Virtual college tours:   www.campustours.com

Standardized Testing
Register and test prep for the SATs (all of them!):   www.collegeboard.com
Register and test prep for the ACT
Free SAT preparation:   www.kaptest.com

Application Process
Common Application with complete instructions :   www.commonapp.org (Many colleges take this application; some don't; double check!)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);    www.fafsa.ed.gov (You'll need to fill this out to be eligible for any college's financial aid)
  Financial aid and scholarship information:   www.fastweb.com    www.finaid.com & www.salliemae.com 

College Athletics
Information on college athletics:   www.ncaa.org
  Information on Division I and Division II college athletics initial eligibility: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net