College Resources
Guides, Tips, and Other Information
- 10 Ways to Prepare Your Teens for College & Work – A guide for families
- Journey to College – Helps Missouri students and their families plan and pay for college
- Campus Program – University, college, and employment resources that guide you from high school to your dream job
- Campus Visit Checklist – How to make the most of your trip to a college/university
- CollegeBoard – Connecting students to college success and opportunity
- College Confidential – “The world’s largest college forum.”
- College Majors 101 – “The #1 Resource for College Majors Information”
- College Navigator – Sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard – Find out more about a college’s affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend
- Definitions of College Admissions Options – Helpful sheet that outlines the college admissions process
- Fair Opportunity Project – Free document produced and shared for students in the Midwest; comprehensive guide on college, how to apply and afford it, and then completing applications/recommendations
- Fastweb – Find your dream school and a way to pay for it
- Letters of Recommendation / Academic Resume – Form to give to your recommender, academic resume
- Missouri Dept. of Higher Education – Links and resources for high school students
- Princeton Review – “To help students achieve their aspirations through education.”
- Sallie Mae Scholarship Search – Helping families and students understand how to pay for higher education and create a financial plan for all school years.
- Transition Year – Your source for emotional health at college
College Links to Help You With Your Search (Community, Online, etc.)
- Accredited Online Schools & Colleges – A searchable directory of online colleges and universities that allows you to find a school that fits your needs
- ACT Scores Required for Admissions & Scholarships – Document updated annually for popular Missouri colleges/universities
- IB Transfer Credit by University – created by Dr. Rossiter, LSN IB Coordinator
- Affordable Colleges Online – Resources on distance learning and a variety of general college resources are linked
- Metropolitan Community Colleges – A popular educational destination for many LSR7 graduates
- NAIA – The governing body of small collegiate athletic programs
- NCAA Eligibility Center – Explore Div 1 and 2 eligibility requirements for collegiate sports as well as register to participate
- OnlineSchools.org – Search the most extensive database of online schools
- Online Colleges Database – A database of 2 and 4-year colleges in Missouri
College Rep Visits
We are very excited to introduce LSR7’s college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks! All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them become career, college, and life ready. As a college partner, you will have the opportunity to join the platform. When you Join LSR7’s network as a college representative, you have the following options:
- Schedule events with schools
- Post internships and scholarships for students
- Record short selfie videos answering student questions
To connect with LSR7 on SchooLinks create a new account or log in to an existing account using this link: SchooLinks
If you need help, contact SchooLinks using the chat button in the bottom right of any SchooLinks page.College Admission Reps: We now use Rep Visits for our scheduling. You can go to CounselorCommunity.com to see our schedule and find a time that works for you to visit LSNHS.