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Preparing for College

The staff at PEER & WISE know that preparing for college can be overwhelming, so we want to help! We have put together a list of a few tips on how to begin college prep as early as middle school.

Below is a list of websites for those preparing for college. These sites give information on different topics such as scholarship information and college applications.

College Board - Check out the information on planning to take the SAT and a timeline for preparing for college.

Common Application - Through this site, you can apply to many public and private colleges all at once.

Gates Scholarship  - Browse scholarships that support students who are high school seniors from low-income households

I'm First - First-generation college student? Check out this online community made just for you!

Jack Kente Cooke Scholarship - Browse scholarships for students with financial need.

UNCF STEM Scholars - Check out these scholarships that support African-American high school seniors.