Throughout the college admission process, one of your best resources is your school counselor. Your counselor can help you better understand yourself, your interests and your needs so you can make the decision that's right for you. NACAC also offers numerous online resources to help you in your pursuit of higher education. How early is too early to start preparing for college? Looking to meet face to face with colleges and universities? Attend a National College Fair or a Performing and Visual Arts College Fair. Learn 
about your rights and responsibilities during the college admission process by reading Students' Rights and Responsibilities. This pamphlet is also available in Spanish: Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes. Are you confused about which college admission process best suits you? Regular decision? Early Action? Early Decision? Confused? We have answers for you! Learn more.
Financing College
Need more information about scholarships and financial aid resources? Look here. Are you in the process of applying to college and in need of the NACAC Fee Waiver form? Look here.
Defaulting on a student loan can cause major financial headaches for the borrower, including a damaged credit score. Examining the rate of these loan defaults at postsecondary institutions can help students and families measure the likelihood of dangerous debt scenarios. Institutions with high default rates may signal a warning to students who think they are already at a high risk of defaulting on a future loan. For more information on default rates, visit Admitted. To search the default rates at particular institutions, access the Department of Education's Official Cohort Default Rate search page.
College Categories
Choosing a college can be a long process, but there are ways to narrow your search. Read this helpful article to learn about the importance of college categories (Non-Profit, Public, Private, For- Profit) and the accreditation status of schools you are investigating. Understanding the various types of institutions will help you find the college or university that best fits your needs.
You will find more information below about hiring an independent counselor, counseling centers, additional online resources and much more.
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