Database: CollegeSource Online
URL: http://www.collegesource.org
URL: http://www.collegesource.org
Copyright: CollegeSource, Inc., San Diego, 2011
Company Information:
CollegeSource began with producing an annual microfiche collection of United States college catalogs, thereby saving the education institutions thousands of dollars in printing costs. CollegeSource's next step was to create a CD-Rom with the entire catalog collection. Once the digital plain became the medium of information retrieval, CollegeSource then made their collection accessible online via the Catalink digital catalog. Their mission continues to be providing awareness of educational and career opportunities for students and citizens.
Annotation/Content:
CollegeSource Online is an online database that provides students and parents with a wealth of information about 58,782 colleges in the United States and worldwide. Users can search for colleges based on keywords, alphabetical index, specific criteria, or geographic location. CollegeSource provides a complete digital catalog link for every college. Additional information includes a PDF link to the school's transcript key, a direct link to the school's website, and a Google Maps link to the school's location. Lastly, there is a comprehensive profile page with contact information, degree levels, tuition and fees, accreditation agencies, and other pertinent information.
The site also provides a list of resources and links for assistance in college research and planning under its "Resources" tab. Students can gain free access during the trial period. After that, users can only access detailed information with the purchase of a subscription. Lastly, there is a tab that allows users to add their institution if it's missing from the database.
The site also provides a list of resources and links for assistance in college research and planning under its "Resources" tab. Students can gain free access during the trial period. After that, users can only access detailed information with the purchase of a subscription. Lastly, there is a tab that allows users to add their institution if it's missing from the database.
Critical Evaluation:
This excellent resource provides a huge amount of information for those researching colleges. The website interface is easy to use because of the simple and professional design. Icons representing informational links are explained clearly in a descriptive key, further simplifying navigation of the site. There are no advertisements riddling the pages, minimizing distraction to the user. The site is both comprehensive and wide ranging, providing students with access to a very comprehensive database of information. Additionally, CollegeSource is an established company and accredited by Better Business Bureau, therefore reliable and credible.
This excellent resource provides a huge amount of information for those researching colleges. The website interface is easy to use because of the simple and professional design. Icons representing informational links are explained clearly in a descriptive key, further simplifying navigation of the site. There are no advertisements riddling the pages, minimizing distraction to the user. The site is both comprehensive and wide ranging, providing students with access to a very comprehensive database of information. Additionally, CollegeSource is an established company and accredited by Better Business Bureau, therefore reliable and credible.
Genre: Subscription Database
Curriculum Ties: N/A
Reading Level/Interest Age: 15+
Challenge Issue: none
Why I chose this item: I felt it was important to include a database in my collection. This one speaks particularly to high school juniors and seniors who are searching for information on colleges for their future.
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