The links below will provide students, families, and educators with important information on the college planning process.
College Information and Search Tools
Although your guidance counselor is available for needed support, the links below will provide students, families, and educators with important information on the college planning process.
First and foremost, New Bedford High School encourages the use of the Your Plan for the Future online tools. YPFF is the state's no-cost, one-stop online shop for students, parents, and educators designed to help Massachusetts students manage their educational and career pathways. YPFF centralizes all the key planning elements of a student's educational career, including interactive planning tools, personal portfolio development, and key milestone reminders such as college application and financial aid deadlines.
You can find additional college and career planning tools by visiting the Big Future by the College Board links below:
Making a Plan
Getting Started
Finding Colleges
Exploring Careers
Paying for College and Borrow Wisely
Getting In
Other Resources:
College Application Checklist
College application timeline - Embark
U.S.News & World Report - College rankings
Virtual Campus tours
College XPress - A scholarship and college search site.
College Application Checklist
Information for undocumented students
Careers and Colleges - A scholarship and college search site.
Links to Colleges:
Massachusetts Colleges and Universities
Connecticut Colleges and Universities
Maine Colleges and Universities
New Hampshire Colleges and Universities
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
Degree Jungle - Research online degree programs
College Action Plans for Parents:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
For Educators:
YPFTF Training Center
Handouts and Presentations- Big Future by the College Board