Resources

Next Generation Tutors was founded by current college students who were recently in your situation. We understand the complexities of this process so we created a page where all the necessary links and advice can be found in one place.

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Common App

The Common Application is a single online application that students submit to any participating.

NACAC

Find articles and information about the college admission process. 

Financial Aid 

Finaid.org

A user-friendly website with a wide range of information about scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and various educational expenses.

FAFSA

Free financial aid advice and the federal student aid application.

USA GOV

An official US government website with quality information about different options to help pay for college.

Standardized Testing 

ACT

Sign up for the ACT here.

SAT

Sign up for the SAT here.

Free ACT Practice Tests

Practice test from 2017.

McGraw-Hill Education Practice Plus

A straightforward and strategy-based website for ACT and AP test prep.

Khan Academy

Check out their free ACT/SAT prep program, as well as, help in your high school classes.

PowerScore Test Prep

An SAT help and self-study website with a variety of material including practice tests, articles, advice and more.

Essay help  

Grammarly

Helpful resource that checks the grammar on college essays for free.

Purdue OWL

Free grammar help and resource.  Great for learning about citing sources.

CollegeVine

Free essay advice on most college prompts plus live-streamed editing sessions.

Blogs

Tulane's Director of Admissions

Jeff Schiffman gives an insider’s opinion on the college admissions process.