Could you tell me where the parents in the US get information of colleges and universities?

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<p>I know some websites like USA TODAY and HUFFPOST, they have special College section.
But I want to know where the parents in the US get information of colleges and universities?
Could you answer me?
Thank you!</p>

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<p>US News and World Report, Forbes, Collegeboard, when you register for the ACT, our high school counselors, Collegewise counselors…</p>

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<p>Thank you! Glad to get help from Happy2Help!</p>

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<p>Some of the best information is on the individual colleges’ websites. </p>

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<p>The Fiske Guide</p>

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<p>Most parents only know about the state universities in their own state, plus universitites which have national renown (often for athletics). If they went to college, they will know something about their alma mater. Somewhat more informed parents will look at US News, and some of the books mentioned, like Princeton Review and The Fiske Guide. Those who research more deeply may find Colleges That Change Lives, and a few will find their way to this website. I would not say that USA or Huffington Post would be major sources of information for most parents.</p>

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<p>College books at the bookstore or library, college websites, college direct mailers to students and the student’s high school.</p>

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<p>Check out your local library.</p>

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<p>How is “check out your local library” helpful advice for this gentleman from China? </p>

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<p>If you are in China, where we get information is not important. Where you can find information is. I would recommend that you begin by reading through everything at <a href=“https://www.educationusa.info/”>https://www.educationusa.info/&lt;/a&gt; and then contact the counselors at the advising center closest to where you live. If you can’t visit in person, they should be able to help you by telephone or email. <a href=“https://www.educationusa.info/centers.php”>https://www.educationusa.info/centers.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>One source of information that I like is <a href=“College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics”>http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Look at the website for the American embassy in China. Often if there is an American library there will be a room full of college catalogs and materials, often staffed by someone whose job it is to advise foreign students. There are often American libraries in multiple cities in a large country like China. Also see if there is a Fulbright commission in any of the major American cities. They also have this type of information. (For Britain, look for the British council.)</p>

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<p>This website…</p>

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<p>If there is a college that you know the name of that you are interested in - I like to search the name of the college and “Freshman Profile” That often gives me a quick idea of what kind of kid goes there. </p>

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<p>The above sources listed by posters. It may be useful to you- and the child who is actually doing the application- to look at several college websites to see how similar and different they are. Check the courses available and requirements for the major your child (not you) is interested in. Remember that, as much as you would like to guide your child s/he needs to be actively involved in the college search. It is good preparation for the independence of going to a US school. Always remember it is his/her life to lead, not yours.</p>

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<p>You may like these links:</p>

<p><a href=“http://china.wisc.edu/news/ChannelCleadin.html”>http://china.wisc.edu/news/ChannelCleadin.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://china.wisc.edu/news/ChannelC2.html”>http://china.wisc.edu/news/ChannelC2.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://international.wisc.edu/partnerships-and-intiatives/uw-madison-shanghai-innovation-office/”>http://international.wisc.edu/partnerships-and-intiatives/uw-madison-shanghai-innovation-office/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks to all of you ! Your advice are very helpful! Best wishes to you! God bless you and god bless the United States of America,as president Obama says. Thank you again! </p>

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<p>I find Petersons website to be better than USNWR (US News & World Report )
<a href=“http://www.petersons.com/”>http://www.petersons.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Many schools provide their data in a resource called: the Common Data Set. You can find this data by googling:
<<school name=“”>> Common Data Set</school></p>

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<p>Another vote for the Fiske Guide to Colleges if you can get your hands on a copy.</p>

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<p>I recommend that U.S. students start preparing for the college search read an entire basic “college search” book, like this: Admission Matters.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Admission-Matters-Students-Parents-Getting/dp/1118450272/ref=pd_sim_b_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ERKW1X9J7JZ2BC0XRY0”>http://www.amazon.com/Admission-Matters-Students-Parents-Getting/dp/1118450272/ref=pd_sim_b_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ERKW1X9J7JZ2BC0XRY0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Then, move on to guides of colleges, such as Colleges That Change Lives:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Colleges-That-Change-Lives-Schools/dp/0143122304/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XXTPBQHC6E99A4TK3MD”>http://www.amazon.com/Colleges-That-Change-Lives-Schools/dp/0143122304/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XXTPBQHC6E99A4TK3MD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>And big, general guides: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2015</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Fiske-Guide-Colleges-2015-Edward/dp/1402260652/ref=pd_sim_b_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VV189QYV98XRVNQHGW6”>http://www.amazon.com/Fiske-Guide-Colleges-2015-Edward/dp/1402260652/ref=pd_sim_b_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VV189QYV98XRVNQHGW6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I’m not sure if there are college search books aimed at international students seeking admission to U.S. schools. Perhaps online forums might be better (and more up-to-date). </p>

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<p>Post #15 is too funny!</p>