--- title: Higher Education Choice and Financial Support Resources - CollegePlannerPro description: The leading software solution for Independent Higher Educational Consultants to manage their business and collaborate with their students. --- [![College PlannerPro](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/cpp-logo-new-2-0.png?width=800&height=156&name=cpp-logo-new-2-0.png "College PlannerPro")](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/?hsLang=en) - [FEATURES](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/features) - [For IECs](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/features) - [For Students](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/customcollegeplan2) - [For IEC Teams](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/for-teams) - [Athena AI](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/athena) - [Partners](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/affiliates/) - [Assessments](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/assessments) - [PLANS](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/plans) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/member-reviews) - RESOURCES - [Blog](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/blog) - [Guides](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/counselor-guides) - [DEMO](https://go.collegeplannerpro.com/request-demo) - [Schedule a Demo](https://go.collegeplannerpro.com/request-demo) - [Video Tour](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/demo-video) - [LOGIN](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/login-page) - [![TRY IT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2855028/4ea94e45-b1a2-4661-98fc-6c06f77deddf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2855028/4ea94e45-b1a2-4661-98fc-6c06f77deddf) [![TRY IT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2855028/4ea94e45-b1a2-4661-98fc-6c06f77deddf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2855028/4ea94e45-b1a2-4661-98fc-6c06f77deddf) ## Higher Education Choice and Financial Support Resources We’ve compiled our favorite articles, guides, and resources to share with all consultants. Please enjoy the materials we’ve put together and check back often for updates! ![Student Testing Timelines](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/Student-Testing-Timelines.jpg) ## Student Testing Timelines Expert advice on the optimal testing timeline for students, including which tests to take and when to take them. [View Resource](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/blog/advising-students-on-the-optimal-testing-timeline?hsLang=en) ![Secrets of the Financial Aid System](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/Secrets-of-the-Financial-Aid-System.jpg) ## Secrets of the Financial Aid System Insights on how the financial aid system works, the types of aid available, and what action steps families can take to send their children to their dream schools without sacrificing their retirement or taking unnecessary financial risk. [View Resource](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/blog/secrets-of-the-financial-aid-system?hsLang=en) ![Top Essay Tips From Prompt](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/Top-Essay-Tips-From-Prompt.jpg) ## Top Essay Tips From Prompt A webinar that covers the top essay tips to help students write compelling essays. [View Resource](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/blog/top-essay-tips-from-prompt?hsLang=en) Helpful Articles and Tools ![Career Clusters Interest Survey](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/Career-Clusters-Interest-Survey.jpg) ## Career Clusters Interest Survey A printable survey that will help students determine the career area in which they are most likely to succeed based on their preferences and personality. [View Resource](https://cte.careertech.org/sites/default/files/StudentInterestSurvey-English.pdf) ![ScholarMatcher](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/ScholarMatcher.jpg) ## ScholarMatcher An excellent resource for prospective students whose parents earn less than $50,000 a year. This app looks at your test scores and GPA and creates a list of schools where you are most likely to succeed. [View Resource](https://scholarmatcher.scholarmatch.org/) ![Dos and Don’ts in Writing College Application Essays](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/Dos-and-Don%E2%80%99ts-in-Writing-College-Application-Essays.jpg) ## Dos and Don’ts in Writing College Application Essays Application essays are a great opportunity for students to show admissions offices who they really are. Here is some expert advice about the dos and don’ts of writing college essays. [View Resource](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/college-essay-tips-_b_1719862) ![Free College Scholarship Search](https://www.collegeplannerpro.com/hubfs/CollegePlannerPro_November2019/Images/Free-College-Scholarship-Search.jpg) ## Free College Scholarship Search A free search directory that includes over 3 million different scholarship and grant opportunities for students. [View Resource](https://www.scholarships.com/scholarship-search) ## Test Optional Colleges & Universities College Admissions Testing Resources ## ArborBridge Testing Resources A compilation of testing resources specifically created for independent consultants by our sister-company ArborBridge test prep. [View Resource](https://www.arborbridge.com/counselor-resources/) ## ACT September 2020 Changes This page summarizes the major changes coming to the ACT in fall 2020: section retesting, superscoring, and computer-based testing option in the U.S. [View Resource](https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/more-choices-for-the-act-sept-2020.html) ## SAT Prep on Khan Academy This is the only College Board-aligned free online test prep program. It is thorough, easy to use, and can connect to students’ official PSAT and SAT results. [View Resource](https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat) ## Test Optional Colleges & Universities An up-to-date list of all U.S. colleges and universities that have test-optional policies. [View Resource](https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional) ### Subscribe to Our Blog © 2026 CollegePlannerPro. All Rights Reserved. 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