Planning & Applying to College

Applying 101
College Board collection of articles and resources on the college application process.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying

U.S. News
A collection of resources for applicants including application tips and timelines, tools for writing essays and securing recommendations, and more.
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/applying

Khan Academy
Great collection of free college admissions planning videos, articles, and tools.
https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions

College Application Timeline
An excellent, comprehensive college application planning timeline from Questbridge.
http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/applying-for-college

The Common Application 
The Common App allows students to apply, via a single application process, to over 500 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Europe.
https://www.commonapp.org

Top Ten College Application Mistakes
A collection of tips from college counselors and admissions staff on the most common mistakes aspiring students make on college applications.
http://www.actstudent.org/college/mistakes.html