Education and Employment (Electronic Reference Sources)  

Claiming to be "the world's most complete directory for university and college search," this site includes a search function and links to the home pages of colleges and universities worldwide. Listings are also available in a geographical arrangement.

An electronic version of the 6 volume 35th edition, the resource serves as a "guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, distance learning programs, and occupational education programs."

A variety of information on the college application process, including an advanced "find your match" search of two and four-year colleges using comparative criteria like cost, location, sports and activities, and more.

From the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, a searchable index of information on universities; liberal arts colleges; specialized colleges; community colleges; career or technical colleges; and trade schools.

From The Education Trust, a database of graduation rates at colleges and universities. Rates can be retrieved for a specific college or university, for a group of institutions, or by student and institutional characteristics.

Searchable access to profiles, web pages, and maps for two-year, four-year, graduate, and professional schools in the United States and elsewhere. A subscription is required to access the full-text catalogs.

A free online directory providing information about thousands of US colleges. Includes special sections on athletic scholarships, minority colleges, online schools, and religious schools.

A guide to major resources for conducting research in the field of education and for finding curriculum materials.

From the U.S. Department of Education, a searchable database of organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics.

Search for graduate programs by subject or school name to retrieve a list of programs in the United States, abroad, or via distance learning. Also includes links to information on standard educational tests, financial aid, fellowships, and related information.

Features links and resources for international students interested in attending college in the United States or Canada.

Multiple resources, including links to information on colleges and universities, graduate schools, online and continuing education, and K-12 school and programs.

Search for public schools, private schools, colleges, and public libraries by name, location, or ZIP code. From the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics.

Uses the Google Search engine to index university and academic Web sites, and return search results in ranked order.

Information on elementary/secondary education, postsecondary education, public libraries, and selected demographics for all states in the U.S., provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

A database listing postsecondary educational institutions and programs, each of which is accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."

A list of links to the home pages of regionally accredited U.S. universities, organized by state.

"Offers access to on-line information on higher education institutions recognized or otherwise sanctioned by competent authorities in participating countries."

A searchable database of links to universities throughout the world.

A large collection of material on community colleges including statistics and a "Community College Finder" with a clickable map.

Offers tools and data to help users compare colleges within their state and learn more about how community colleges work.

A list of links to the home pages of community colleges in the United States, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, and Puerto Rico.

An extensive collection of information and links in the field of distance education.

Includes a wide variety of resources including links to information on accreditation and why it's important as well as a list of accredited online colleges.

An electronic version of the 6 volume 35th edition, the resource serves as a "guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, distance learning programs, and occupational education programs."

Profiles of online schools organized by degree program.

Search by subject to retrieve a list of online graduate programs in the United States and abroad.

Information on distance learning programs and individual courses.

Available in PDF or HTML format, this guide gives a good overview of the issues related to distance learning.

The online version of the US News and World Report annual ranking of colleges. The complete report is only available with a subscription. Articles from the series in the US News and World Report are also available full-text online via Academic Search Premier [Rutgers Restricted]

The online version of the US News and World Report annual ranking of graduate schools. The complete report is only available with a subscription. Articles from the series in the US News and World Report are also available full-text online via Academic Search Premier [Rutgers Restricted]..

An excellent annotated list of ranking information in print and on the web. Includes links to general/undergraduate, graduate/research programs, business, law, and non-US rankings, as well as a bibliography of additional sources. From the University Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Search by category or school name to find the "best" ranked schools from the Princeton Review. Complete information requires free registration.

From the Institute of International Education, the site allows users to search program listings on U.S. education abroad. Also includes an extensive student guide with tips on selecting a program, preparing for travel, living abroad, returning home, and related issues.

News, information, and other resources about being an international student and preparing for study abroad.

Includes program directories searchable by city, country, language, or subject. Also provides a basic handbook and a variety of related information.

Links and useful information for Rutgers students in the Study Abroad program.

Register online; view and send scores; and find exam dates, fees, and other information for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and CLEP.

SAT and ACT test preparation tips and links to resources.

Links to information and test preparation materials for each of the major educational tests including: SAT, AP, GRE, TOEFL, PRAXIS, SLS, and many more.

A guide to resources on tests and measures used in the behavioral and social sciences, the health sciences, and other related areas.

Provides practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information to help obtain employment, prepare for graduate school admittance exams, and improve skills in areas such as writing and math.

Includes SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT practice tests. Free registration is required.

Includes information and free practice tests for an extensive collection of standardized tests.

Includes free practice tests, flashcards, and a question of the day for a large collection of standardized tests.