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Curated Free Tools & Guides for Parents and Students
An ever-growing library of the best free resources across the internet to support test prep, admissions, organization, executive functioning, and neurodivergent learning. Perfect for parents, students, and educators looking to empower young learners at every stage.
📚 Test Prep
Khan Academy SAT Prep — Free SAT practice tests and personalized learning plans.
ACT.org Official Prep — Practice questions and strategies from the source.
College Board Digital SAT Overview — Breakdown of changes and tools for the digital SAT.
Varsity Tutors Free Classes — Live and recorded free SAT/ACT sessions.
Magoosh SAT Blog — Strategy guides, test updates, and free practice tools.
PrepScholar SAT/ACT Guides — Hundreds of in-depth articles on every test topic.
CrackACT — Free ACT practice tests and worksheets.
March2Success — U.S. Army-sponsored free test prep with full-length practice tests.
Test Guide — Curated practice test resources for SAT, ACT, PSAT, and more.
ACT.org Official Prep — Practice questions and strategies from the source.
College Board Digital SAT Overview — Breakdown of changes and tools for the digital SAT.
✏️ College Admissions
Common App — The central application platform for over 1,000 colleges.
UC Application Portal — University of California application site.
UC Essay Guide (College Essay Guy) — Tips and examples for the UC personal insight questions.
Fiske Guide to Colleges (Library Access) — Detailed info on hundreds of schools (available free via libraries).
NACAC College Admission Guide — Trusted college application process overview.
BigFuture College Planning — Research colleges, careers, and scholarships with interactive tools.
Common App Ready Toolkit — Step-by-step guides, videos, and PDF worksheets. Common App — The central application platform for over 1,000 colleges.
UC Application Portal — University of California application site.
UC Essay Guide (College Essay Guy) — Tips and examples for the UC personal insight questions.
Fiske Guide to Colleges (Library Access) — Detailed info on hundreds of schools (available free via libraries).
🎓 Academic & Study Skills
How to Study Toolkit (Cornell) — Time management, note-taking, and active learning techniques.
Quizlet — Free flashcard sets and study games for every subject.
Pomofocus — Free Pomodoro timer for productivity and focus.
Learning Scientists — Research-based strategies to improve retention and metacognition.
Notion Templates for Students — Free productivity and planning templates.
Kialo Edu — A free debate-based platform to build critical thinking and argumentation skills. Understood.org — Support for parents of students with learning and thinking differences.
How to Study Toolkit (Cornell) — Time management, note-taking, and active learning techniques.
Quizlet — Free flashcard sets and study games for every subject.
Pomofocus — Free Pomodoro timer for productivity and focus.
🧠 Executive Function & Organization
Smart but Scattered (Free Resources) — Guides for building executive functioning skills.
ADDA (ADHD Resources) — Support tools for teens and young adults with ADHD.
LD Online — Strategies for learning disabilities, executive dysfunction, and organization.
Tiimo — Visual planner and focus tool for neurodivergent learners (free tier available).
Todoist Templates — Free organizational tools for assignments, schedules, and studying. Smart but Scattered (Free Resources) — Guides for building executive functioning skills.
ADDA (ADHD Resources) — Support tools for teens and young adults with ADHD.
🗓️ Timelines & Planning
SAT/ACT Test Dates — Keep track of upcoming test dates and registration deadlines.
RaiseMe — Micro-scholarships platform to start building aid in high school.
Road2College — Financial aid, FAFSA tips, and admissions planning hub.
College Timeline Spreadsheet Template — Search public Google templates for customizable college planning spreadsheets. College Application Timeline (College Essay Guy)
SAT/ACT Test Dates — Keep track of upcoming test dates and registration deadlines.