Link to the information you need and download selected English and Spanish student and parent handouts from the latest edition of the College Board’s College Counseling Sourcebook.
Educator Resources
Downloadable Resources
| File Name | Description | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessing Your List of Colleges |
For students who have compiled a list of colleges that interest them and want to narrow down their choices. |
838 KB | |
| 10 Questions for the Financial Aid Office |
Provides specific questions for parents to ask, so they can make informed decisions about paying for their children's college education. |
419 KB | |
| 10 preguntas acerca de la oficina de ayuda financiera |
Spanish version of the handout listed above. |
426 KB | |
| Avoiding Scholarship Scams |
Alerts students and families to unscrupulous business practices. |
422 KB | |
| Campus Visit Score Card |
Encourage your students to take this simple evaluation form with them on campus visits. |
287 KB | |
| College Application Checklist |
Provides structure for student record keeping. |
873 KB | |
| College Planning Calendar for Juniors |
Detailed, chronological listing of college-search tasks; useful for students and parents. |
845 KB | |
| Senior-year Calendar for Students Applying for Financial Aid |
Provides a month-by-month action plan. |
849 KB | |
| Five Ways Ed Pays Brochure |
For students, a brochure describing the five powerful ways a college degree can transform their life and lifestyle. |
2 MB | |
| Five Ways Ed Pays Brochure (Spanish) |
Spanish version of the handout listed above. |
2 MB | |
| Five Ways Ed Pays Flyer |
For students, a flyer describing the five powerful ways a college degree can transform their life and lifestyle. |
91 KB | |
| Five Ways Ed Pays Flyer (Spanish) |
Spanish version of the handout listed above. |
97 KB |
Web Resources
| URL | Description |
|---|---|
| Fee Waivers & Reductions |
Learn about College Board exam fee waivers and find out who's eligible. |
| SAT: How the Fee-Waiver Service Works |
Get more info on SAT fee waivers and download the 2010-11 Directory of Colleges Cooperating with the SAT Program Fee-Waiver Service. |
| SSD Online Disabilities Accommodation Management System |
Find out how to use the College Board's new online system for requesting testing accommodations for students with disabilities. |
| Community Colleges |
Find community college resources on the Professional area of the College Board website. |
| Join the NOSCA Own the Turf Campaign for School Counselors |
Work with the College Board's National Office for School Counselor Advocacy to help achieve President Obama's objective of regaining America's position as the nation with the highest proportion of college graduates by 2020. |
| Interactive Tour |
Get an overview of the many features of the YouCanGo! site with this interactive tour. |
BigFuture Resources
| File Name | Description | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Planning for Ninth- and 10th-Graders |
This short handout provides freshmen and sophomores with a step-by-step college planning guide. |
159 KB | |
| Create a Solid Academic Portfolio |
This student handout summarizes the kinds of courses colleges look for on applicant transcripts. |
171 KB | |
| Financial Aid Checklist for Students and Parents |
This checklist helps students and their families stay on top of financial aid paperwork. |
179 KB | |
| College Application Checklist |
Students can print this checklist to keep track of application tasks and deadlines. |
138 KB |
