RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
A clearer place to begin.
A thoughtful starting point for students and families. Explore selected resources for SAT preparation, financial aid and scholarships, and school applications—all organized to help you find the next step that fits your needs.
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SAT Preparation
Build understanding one step at a time. Begin with a skill you want to strengthen, review an example, and give yourself time to understand the explanation before moving on.
A place to begin
Build your SAT study plan
A practical guide to using Khan Academy and choosing what to work on. If you are unsure where to start, review this guide before beginning a course.
Read the study guideReview the building blocks
If SAT practice feels too difficult to begin, these introductory courses offer a gentler starting point before the main SAT lessons.
Get ready for Reading and WritingStrengthen your Math foundation
Review the building blocks of algebra, data analysis, advanced math, and geometry before moving into SAT-level practice.
Get ready for MathReading
Understanding passages and evidence
Practice identifying central ideas, drawing inferences, and supporting an answer with evidence. In the course, select Unit 2: Foundations: Information and ideas.
Open Reading practiceVocabulary, purpose, and connections
Work on words in context, the purpose and structure of a passage, and connections between texts. Select Unit 3: Foundations: Craft and structure.
Explore Reading skillsWriting and Grammar
Clear writing and correct sentences
Review transitions, sentence structure, punctuation, and the way ideas fit together. Select Unit 4: Foundations: Expression of ideas + standard English conventions.
Open Writing and GrammarFocused grammar review
For additional sentence and punctuation practice, select Unit 12: SAT grammar practice in the Reading and Writing course.
Practice GrammarMath
Algebra
Review linear equations, inequalities, and related skills. Select Unit 2: Foundations: Algebra.
Practice AlgebraProblem Solving and Data Analysis
Review ratios, percentages, data, and probability. Select Unit 3: Foundations: Problem solving and data analysis.
Practice Data AnalysisAdvanced Math
Work with nonlinear equations, expressions, and functions. Select Unit 4: Foundations: Advanced math.
Practice Advanced MathGeometry and Trigonometry
Review shapes, measurements, angles, and related relationships. Select Unit 5: Foundations: Geometry and trigonometry.
Practice GeometryStrategies and Full Length Practice
Plan your practice
Explore Khan Academy’s guidance on building a study routine and reviewing your work.
Read practice tipsOfficial Bluebook practice tests
When you are ready for a full practice experience, use College Board’s digital practice tests. Follow the download and device instructions on the official page.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Understanding how to pay for school begins with knowing which forms are required and what the available support means for your family. Start with each school’s financial aid instructions; admissions and aid deadlines may be different.
College Financial Aid Applications
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the starting point for applying for federal student aid. Select the application year that matches the year the student will attend.
Open FAFSACSS Profile
Some colleges and scholarship programs require this additional application for nonfederal aid. Check your schools’ requirements before completing it.
Explore CSS ProfileIDOC document submission
Some colleges request supporting financial documents through College Board’s IDOC service. Use this when you receive instructions to submit documents through IDOC.
View IDOC instructionsUnderstanding Aid and Scholarships
Understanding your financial aid offers
Learn how to look beyond an award total and compare what each offer means for your family.
Read the aid offer guideWhere to start with scholarships
A clear introduction to finding scholarships and organizing a search. Begin here if the process is new to you.
Read scholarship guidanceCareerOneStop Scholarship Finder
Search scholarship and other award opportunities, then confirm requirements directly with the organization offering the award.
Search scholarshipsBigFuture Scholarship Directory
Explore scholarship listings and review the eligibility requirements for opportunities that interest you.
Explore scholarship listingsFairfield County scholarship resources
Explore Fairfield County’s Community Foundation scholarship information. Check eligibility and the current application cycle before preparing materials.
Explore local scholarshipsConnecticut student aid
Official information about Connecticut student aid programs, including the Roberta B. Willis programs. Review the requirements for the relevant academic year.
Explore Connecticut aidRecognizing scholarship scams
A short Federal Trade Commission guide to recognizing misleading scholarship and financial aid offers.
Read the FTC guidePrivate School Financial Aid
Clarity
A financial aid application used by participating private schools. Use the school’s instructions to confirm whether to apply through Clarity.
Open ClaritySchool and Student Services / Ravenna Financial Aid
Family instructions for schools using SSS and Ravenna Financial Aid, including application workbooks and document guidance.
View family aid resourcesFACTS financial aid
An application portal for families whose schools use FACTS for financial aid. Follow your school’s directions when starting an application.
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College & Private School Applications
Begin with the admissions page for each school on your list. Confirm the application platform, required materials, and deadlines before creating accounts or submitting forms.
College Applications
Common App
Apply to participating colleges through a shared application platform. Start with the first-year guide if you are applying to college for the first time.
Open Common AppCommon App first-year guide
A step-by-step introduction to preparing materials, adding colleges, and completing the application.
Read the first-year guideApply Coalition with Scoir
An application option for participating Coalition colleges. Confirm that a college accepts this option before beginning.
Explore Apply with ScoirPrivate School Applications
Ravenna
Explore participating schools, complete admissions steps, and track application progress. Use each school’s instructions to confirm its requirements.
Open Ravenna HubStandard Application Online — SAO
A shared application for participating private schools. Check for school-specific supplements, recommendations, and deadlines.
Explore SAO and start an applicationGateway to Prep Schools
An application platform used by participating independent schools. Review the requirements listed for each school before submitting.
Open GatewayA manageable way to begin
Choose one task for today. If you are practicing for the SAT, try one skill, review an example, and work through a few questions. If you are preparing applications, begin by confirming the requirements for one school. You do not need to complete everything at once.