Here are some resources that may be helpful in your educational decision making process. This list, is by no means, meant to be inclusive of all resources available, rather it is a list of resources to begin the search process.
Educational Statistics | Standardized Testing K-12 | College Search and Application | College Athletic Searches | College Financial Aid and Scholarships | Elementary and Middle School Resources | High School and Gap Year Options | Home School Resources | Educational Statistics | Standardized Testing K-12 | College Search and Application | College Athletic Searches | College Financial Aid and Scholarships | Elementary and Middle School Resources | High School and Gap Year Options | Home School Resources
Educational Statistics
College Admission Statistics
- University of California Stats Finder
- University of California Admission Data 2012
- UC Berkeley 2012 Admission Statistics
- UC Davis 2012 Admission Statistics
- UCLA 2012 Admission Statistics
- UC Merced 2012 Admission Statistics
- UC Riverside 2012 Admission Statistics
- UC San Diego 2012 Admission Statistics
- UC Santa Barbara 2012 Admission Statistics
- UC Santa Cruz 2012 Admission Statistics
Secondary Education Statistics
Standardized Testing K-12
High School and College
- Educational Testing Service
- Free Practice SAT
- Register for the ACT
- Register for the SAT
- SAT Question of the Day
- Test of English as a Foreign Language
Elementary and Middle Schools
- Early Childhood Entrance Exam (Pre-K – Grade 5)
- Secondary School Admissions Test (5-8)
- Independent School Entrance Examination (Grades 5-12)
College Search and Application
Start your search process here:
- California Colleges
- California Transfer Site
- Campus Tours Online
- College That Change Lives
- Collegiate Choice – Walking Tours Video
- Independent Colleges and Universities
- The College Board
- The Princeton Review
These sites will help you get started on the application process:
- California State and University of California a-g course lists
- California State University
- Collegenet
- Embark
- The Common Application
- University of California
College Athletic Searches
If athletics are a part of your search criteria, start here:
College Financial Aid and Scholarships
Many schools are within your reach! Check out your financial aid options here:
- Fastweb
- FinAid Guide
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Register for the CSS/Financial Aid Profile
Elementary and Middle School Resources
You can begin your search for private and public schools here:
- National Association of Independent Schools
- Private Schools in San Francisco County
- Private Schools in San Mateo County
- Private Schools in Santa Clara County
- Public Schools Districts in San Mateo County
High School and Gap Year Options
If you’re looking for a boarding school experience, this is a good place to start. After graduating from high school, sometimes the best option is to take a gap year off between high school and college.
Home School Resources
There are a multitude of resources available for home-schooled students and their families. We recommend some of the following:
