http://www.blackexcel.org/
Aimed at black students, this site has a wealth of information for many non-traditional students as well.
http://www.latinocollegeexpo.org/
Although the organization was established to serve Hispanic students in the New York metro area, the site has helpful links and good information for all Hispanic students.
http://www.hsf.net/
The Hispanic Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship and financial aid information for Hispanic students.
http://www.hillel.org
Here you can find out the percentage of Jewish students at any particular school.
http://www.co-op.edu
All you need to know about cooperative education programs and the schools that offer them.
http://www.thinkcollege.net
A great source of information for kids with disabilities, whether LD/ADHD or physical limitations.
Learning Disabilities
Kendra D. Johnson. 100 Things Every College Student With a Disability Ought to Know. Cambridge Stratford..
Kravets & Wax. The K & W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder. Thomson..
Kathleen G. Nadeau. Survival Guide for College Students with ADD or LD. Magination Press..
Patricia O. Quinn, M.D. ADD and the College Student: A Guide for High School and College Students with Attention Deficit Disorder. Magination Press..
Scheiber & Talpers. Unlocking Potential: College and Other Choices for Learning Disabled People..
Strichart & Magnum. Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorders. Peterson’s..
Learning Disabilities: Information and Resources, published by Landmark Foundation..
http://www.ncld.org
The National Center for Learning Disabilities Site has a number of articles to guide you in the way you approach the college process.
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
This is the site for the National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Persons with Disabilities. Lots of good information on accommodations, financial aid, college programs.
http://www.ahead.org
Click on students at this site of the Association on Higher Education and Disability for a portal to a variety of useful sites.
http://vacollegequest.org/
This appealing guide to college success for students with disabilities has a terrific skills check list, as well as a good deal of practical info aimed at high school students rather than their parents.
Athletes
Perry Bromwell & Howard Gensler. The Student Athlete’s Handbook: The Complete Guide for Success. Lulu.com
Dion Wheeler. The Sports Scholarships Insider’s Guide: Getting Money for College at Any Division (Sport Scholarships Insider’s Guide). Sourcebooks, Inc.
Arts Search
Loveland, Elaine A. Creative Colleges. A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Artists. Super College.
Peterson’s. Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts. Peterson’s
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