As high school graduation nears, you'll find yourself devoting more and more time to the  

college search

 . Whether you're just starting and wondering, "Where do I begin?" or have been at for a while and are thinking, "Where else do I look?" here's a list of some college reference materials that will keep your search on target.

By the Book
One of your primary resources in the college search should be books. A trip to the library or to your high school's guidance (or college office) will provide you with free access to university reference books. Some will provide you with basic information on tuition fees, graduation rates, and admission requirements for various schools, while others may be focused on uncovering all aspects of a particular institution. Often times, your school's office will have university references in the form of old school bulletins. These books are published by colleges themselves and enable you to learn about particular courses they may have offered in the past as well as the various requirements that exist for different programs and degrees.

Wireless Info
Thanks to the Internet and Web savvy college officials, you can now conduct most of your college search from the comforts of home, or your local library. Most universities have their own Web sites online that you can find after a simple search, and these sites have specific areas set aside for prospective students. You can download past course offerings, read opinions from current students, and even check out the campus student newspaper. Alternative college reference can be found in the form of sites like LiveJournal, where current students set up communities devoted to their college. Perusing their posts, and even putting up your own, will allow you to get a first-hand feel for the schools that you're considering.

Just remember; no matter kind of school you're looking for, use every university reference source you can access. To make the right decision, you'll need to rely upon a variety of college references and opinions from those in the know.

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