Information for High School Students on Two- and Four-Year Colleges

As students gain a better understanding of their career choice or the program of study, it is important to research many schools that would best support your career goals and be the best fit in order for you to succeed. FCPS families should explore Naviance Student under the Colleges tab to review all the college options. This resource will provide you with a comprehensive list of all Virginia schools and their offerings.

Admissions Process

• National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• Admissions plans
• Academic Common Market: Check out programs that allow you to pay in-state tuition rates at out-of-state public institutions while studying in select programs not available in your home state.

College Search

• College Fair and College Night
• See the "College" tab in Naviance Student
  • College Types
  • College CategoriesCollege Navigator
• Naviance Student

College Prep and Testing

• ACT
• SAT and SAT Subject Tests
• FairTest
• TOEFL
• FCPS Libraries (Test Preparation)
• KHAN Academy

Pay For College

• Pay for College (link to financial Aid)

Tool Kit for College Planning

• KnowHow2Go
• College advice and resources or middle and high school students.
• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Navigator - College Search – Graduation Rates – College Affordability Statistics - Campus Security
• National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• College and career information and resources for students, parents and counselors.
• State of Council for Higher Education (SCHEV)
• The source for information on higher education in Virginia. Search – The Academic Common Market – In state tuition for select out of state program.
• Going to College Guide for Teens with Disabilities
• Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and the U.S. Department of Education Partnership
• Common Application (Common App)
• The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of over 500 member colleges and universities.
• Work/Learning/Services Programs
• Colleges That Change Lives
• U.K. Schools
• Webinar: Studying in the U.K