College Information

Advice for Seniors
8 Things for College Freshmen to Remember

List of 8 things that will make your transition from High School Senior to College Freshman easier.

http://web.physics.ucsb.edu/~airboy/freshmen.html 



How to Choose a College without Visiting It

Iowa College Planning Center 
The Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN) helps students at all levels reach their educational goals. Services are available at no cost in schools, online and at the ICAN offices in Cedar Rapids and West Des Moines. 
http://www.icansucceed.org/ 

Private Colleges of Iowa
 the Iowa College Foundation (ICF) which represents the 23 private colleges and universities in the state of Iowa.

College Greenlight
Expand your options and explore new colleges. Our college profiles and messages show you what makes each campus unique.
What Will They Learn 
This is an independent college ranking website that compares college' educational value. Will you get your money's worth? 
http://www.whatwilltheylearn.com 

College Navigator 
Start your college search based on type of college, geographic location, or program. 
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ 

College Portrait - Accountability

The College Portrait website is a trustworthy source of basic, comparable information from over 260 public colleges and universities presented in a common, user-friendly format. The website is an information tool for students, families, policy makers, advisors, guidance counselors … or anyone interested in learning more about public colleges and universities!

http://www.collegeportraits.org/ 

CampusReel 

10,000+ student-made videos showcase dorm rooms, dining halls, student life and more on college campuses. It's like YouTube for college search.

Christian College Connector

Provides free Christian college information as well as a $2,500 scholarship drawing.

http://www.christianconnector.com/ 

Accounting Schools in Iowa 
http://allaccountingcareers.com/states/iowa 

Beauty and Wellness Schools in Iowa 
http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/search/IA 

Criminal Justice Schools in Iowa 
http://www.criminaljusticeprograms.com/states/iowa/ 

Education Schools in Iowa 
http://www.educationdegree.com/states/iowa/ 

Nursing Schools in Iowa 
http://nursing.iowa.gov/nursing_ed/nursing_ed.html 

Medical Assistant Schools, Training and Scholarships

Large website dedicated to the career of Medical Assistant. Lists types of training, schools, scholarships, and more.

Online Psychology Schools in Iowa 
http://www.onlinepsychologydegrees.com/states/iowa/ 

Truck Driving Schools in Iowa 
http://www.toptruckingschools.com/states/iowa/ 
Online Colleges Guidebook 

Best Online Colleges for 2016


http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/online-colleges/ 



    RAI Calculator
RAI Calculator 
Students can figure their own RAI score.

http://www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI/ 

     How Will My College Credits Transfer?
How Will My College Credits Transfer?

Transferring Your Credit 

The number one question transfer students ask is "How will my credits transfer?" Follow the links below  to discover how your courses may transfer to the Regent universities or other colleges. We invite you to explore, discover, and continue to dream big. We will work together to help you reach your educational goals and aspirations. NOTE: No credits will transfer unless you request a transcript from the college you took them from, to be sent to the college you will be attending.

For the Regent Colleges

http://www.transferiniowa.org/ 

For Other Colleges 

https://www.transferology.com/



College Admission Requirements

If you are wanting to attend one of the Regents Colleges (UNI, ISU or Univ. of Iowa) you need to pay special attention to the admission requirements.

http://www.regents.iowa.gov/Admissions/Building_Your_Future.pdf