City of Boston College Guide












Get in gear for college! It is never too early to start planning. This page features resources on everything you need from taking the SATs, applying to colleges, and even finding the financial resources to pay for college.

College Planning Brochure


College Planning Junior Year  
A helpful guide to look at what you need to do each month of Junior Year.

College Planning Senior Year
A helpful guide to look at what you need to do each month of Senior Year.

TERI Higher Education Center
  Visit TERi Higher Education Center to get help with the college process. They offer free assistance and help you plan and pay for college. Visit the TERI center at the Boston Public Library at Copley Square, Chinatown, East Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, South Boston and Hyde Park.

National Black College Alliance
  National Black College Alliance is a network of alumni and college students who are committed to creating the next generation of civic readers by encouraging community volunteerism, career exploration and college education to high school students while promoting Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

CollegeBoard.com
  Collegeboard.com has great resources including college checklists, deadline reminders, college profiles, financing tips and financial aid forms like the CSS Profile. CollegeBoard has tools that may help you decide what types of college would suit you best. Find the right type of school for you with their online personality contest.

Bottom Line
  The Bottom Line is open to high school juniors and seniors who are serious about going to college, especially first generation/low income students. The agency oversees the college process and keeps in touch throughout the four college years.

ReadySetGoToCollege.com
  Ready Set Go To College has many resources and tips about going to college and how to pay for it. This site has some great links to various resources.

Boston Public Schools Career and College Guide
  It’s not too early to plan for your future! This guide gives you college tips as well as helpful information on possible career options. Make sure that you see the college checklists that you can personalize with your own information.

College is Possible!
  America's colleges and universities have prepared this site to guide you to the books, web sites, and other resources that admissions and financial aid professionals consider most helpful.

Think College Early
  Step-by-step guide to College for Grades 8 through 12.

College Planning Network
  College prep, choosing a college, and possible careers.

College NET
  Free college search, Free scholarship search, and online (fee) College Application.