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It's not all togas and Solo cups.
From choosing a school to landing your first job, we've got the tools to make college a breeze.
Test Prep
SAT®. ACT®. PSAT®. AP®. LMNOP. Okay, we made that last one up. But our Test Prep materials will help you ace your exit exams, get into your top-choice university...and place out of those pesky intro classes. (Thanks, APs!)
Choose the Perfect College and Major
Still looking for your perfect match? We've got a tool for that. And our college profiles give you the lowdown on all your favorite schools. We tell you students' average SAT scores, the best places to hang out, and "Must Haves" to pack with you for your first day. After you arrive on campus, our college majors outlooks will help you hone your interests and give you a look into Shmoop's crystal ball. What kind of salary will you make? Where will you live? Is Darth Vader really your father? Click to find out.
Prepare Your Application
Stumped about how to write a sparkling first sentence for your college essay? Trying to squeeze one last extra-curricular on your resume? Shmoop's spectacle-sporting experts are here to save the day.
NCAA Sports
Dying to know what it takes to land a scholarship to a Div-I school in your sport? Want an inside peek at a day in the life of an NCAA athlete? We've got the info you're looking for, plus depressing statistics about how impossible it is to go pro. Grab your go-to emergency Cheetos and hang on for the ride, friends.
How to Pay for College
Paralyzed by the thought of paying for tuition these days? Shmoop's got pro tips and life hacks to help you foot those college bills...or get someone else to. Plus, we'll let you know which majors are good for your financial future and which are good for nothin'. We dole out the advice your high school or college counselor is too polite to give you.
Make the Most Out of College
We know your college experience doesn't end with that acceptance letter. Shmoop's here to see you through each year.
Literary Resources
Everything you need to excel in Russian Lit and alleviate your fear of Lit Theory, all in one fell swoop.
Top 10 College Movies
So you know what you're in for.
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