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Helpful College Search Engines

by Gregg on 11-01-2009 08:45 AM - last edited on 11-01-2009 08:47 AM

Similar to the Princeton Review or Collegeboard.com, Unigo.com and Campusdirt.com are two college search engines designed to help parents and students find the best match for college. Although the sites have the same purpose in mind, the two vary in several ways.

 

Campusdirt.com has a more direct approach gearing their site towards parents. The site provides information on important topics that many parents are looking to learn more about such as campus safety, college loans, and admissions processes. Campusdirt is easy to navigate and is separated into direct categories making it easier for parents to find what they are looking for. The articles from this site are straight forward, and provide to-the-point information on the topic at hand.

 

While Campusdirt is a more parent based site, Unigo.com, gears its' site towards the potential and current college student. This website not only provides information about colleges but also incorporates more social aspects that circulate college campuses. The site includes information on laptops, provides photos, and has open forums for potential and current students to discuss anything college related.  Unigo also contains more informational aspects such as a list of top ranked colleges, a personal college matchmaker, as well as in-depth explanations of the college admission process.

 

Within the financial aid section students can compare and buy text books online from over 10 different sites - definitely a quick and easy economical way to purchase text books. A large portion of the site includes tips for students on how to save money- whether it be where to find student loans, scholarships, application fees waived, etc. All of the information provided can be useful for parents but letting the high school junior or senior in on some of the future responsibilities.

 

The two sites do an excellent job of providing information about college and its surrounding aspects. Campusdirt.com supplies its users with a simple and informative site, while Unigo.com allows for a more broad view of the college experience.

 

 

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