1. The College Matters Hub.  "I'm on it at least three times a week. It has my to do's, my test plan, my college list, my deadlines, and my essays. My Hub keeps me organized."

2. Application sites.  The Common Application, the Coalition Application, and the Universal Application, among others.  

3. College.edu.  "While they sometimes drive me nuts with all the marketing, they are the best place to get information on majors, faculty, student activities, and campus tour options." Also on a school’s website, look for student blogs, a calendar of events, professor's home pages, and any other links that are of interest to you.

4. Testing, testing.  College Board for the SAT and subject tests, or the ACT. Khan Academy for practice problems and exams. Not a great test taker? Check out which colleges are test optional. 

5. College newspapers.  A great way to cut through the marketing and to find out what life on campus is really like is to take a look at the college newspaper.  Most can be found online. 

6. A book of lists. Best colleges for the free spirit? The politically engaged? The student who has had a rocky road? The College Finder has it all - and Betsy Morgan was a contributor to the latest edition! 

7. Virtual tours.  On your student portal, you will find many under the tag “Search College Videos.”  Many college websites also have this feature. 

8. Blogs.  Many college admission offices have very helpful blogs that share information on the application process, essays, and so much more. And don't forget to subscribe to our blog as well!

9. Social media.  "I've gotten some of my best information from friends and acquaintances who have attended or are attending the colleges that I'm considering." "I follow my colleges on Twitter and Instagram. Lots of great info."

10. You guys!  "I love that you are always there to answer my questions."