--- title: "Free College and Test Prep Resources | Elite Prep" description: "25 free guides, worksheets, roadmaps and webinar recordings for students and parents planning for college." url: "https://eliteprep.com/resources/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/Programs%2BGradient-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![A row of books leaning on a shelf beside a stack of books, lit in blue and yellow tones](https://eliteprep.com/media/Programs%2BGradient-webp-w1600.webp) # Resources for Students, Parents & High School Counselors 35 resources in this library. ## Test Scores and Dates - ### [SAT/ACT score conversion](https://eliteprep.com/sat-act-score-conversion/) Convert an SAT score to its ACT equivalent, or back, with the official 2018 concordance tables. - ### [SAT score percentiles](https://eliteprep.com/sat-percentiles/) The national percentile of every SAT total and section score, from College Board's own tables. - ### [ACT score percentiles](https://eliteprep.com/act-percentiles/) The national rank of every ACT Composite score, from ACT's own published table. - ### [National Merit cutoffs by state](https://eliteprep.com/psat-national-merit-cutoffs/) Every state's National Merit Semifinalist cutoff, with a calculator for your PSAT Selection Index. - ### [SAT & ACT superscore calculator](https://eliteprep.com/superscore-calculator/) Your SAT or ACT superscore from every sitting, with the best single sitting beside it and the enhanced ACT rule. - ### [Test dates](https://eliteprep.com/test-dates/) Every SAT, ACT, PSAT and AP date this school year, with registration deadlines and calendars you can subscribe to. ## Grades and Planning - ### [GPA calculator](https://eliteprep.com/gpa-calculator/) Unweighted, weighted and UC capped GPA from a transcript, worked out in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere. - ### [College roadmap by grade](https://eliteprep.com/college-roadmap/) What to do in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade, season by season, as checklists to tick off on screen or print. ## Choosing and Applying to Colleges - ### [Extracurricular profiles by career](https://eliteprep.com/extracurricular-profiles/) Twenty-four sample activity lists, one per career, from future AI engineer to urban planner. - ### [Map of U.S. colleges](https://eliteprep.com/map-of-us-colleges-universities/) More than 300 colleges and universities on one map, by region, with the Ivy League, Canada and the UK. - ### [College visit worksheet](https://eliteprep.com/college-visit-worksheet/) What to ask on a campus visit, with notes and a rating for up to three colleges side by side, saved in your browser. - ### [College list builder](https://eliteprep.com/college-list-builder/) A workbook for your college search, ending in a list of eight colleges marked reach, match or likely. - ### [Early decision vs. early action](https://eliteprep.com/early-decision-vs-early-action/) Early decision, early action and regular decision, with six questions to ask before you commit. - ### [UC admission predictor](https://eliteprep.com/uc-admission-predictor/) Your chance at each UC campus from your GPA, estimated from UC’s own figures, and whether each is a reach. - ### [Guide to the UC San Diego colleges](https://eliteprep.com/uc-san-diego-colleges/) UC San Diego’s eight colleges compared: GE requirements, language, housing and who each suits. ## Vocabulary and Admissions Terms - ### [SAT & ACT vocabulary](https://eliteprep.com/306-vocabulary-words-you-must-know-for-the-sat-act/) The 306 words worth knowing for the SAT and ACT, each with its definition, a sample sentence and synonyms. - ### [Vocabulary flashcards](https://eliteprep.com/vocabulary-flashcards/) The same 306 words as flashcards: tap a card to see its definition. No account, no app. - ### [College admissions glossary](https://eliteprep.com/college-admissions-glossary-alphabetical/) Plain-English definitions of the terms used in admissions, testing, financial aid and college life. ## College Planning - ![Elite Prep College Planning Guide](https://media.eliteprep.com/Elite%2BCollege%2BPlanning%2BGuide%2BBlue%2BBG-webp-w400.webp) PDF ### [Elite Prep College Planning Guide](https://media.eliteprep.com/documents/Elite_Prep_College_Planning_Guide_California-Online-01-2025.pdf) Map out your road to college with our free step-by-step guide to college admissions Download PDF - ![Tech Entrepreneur College Roadmap](https://media.eliteprep.com/Tech%2BEntrepreneur%2BRoadmap%2BThumbnail-webp-w400.webp) PDF ### [College & Career Roadmap: Tech Entrepreneur](https://media.eliteprep.com/documents/Resource-Elite-College-Career-Roadmap-Tech-Entrepreneur-v4.pdf) Chart the path to becoming a tech entrepreneur and find out which courses and programs can help you reach your college and career goals. Download PDF - ![Software Developer Career Roadmap](https://media.eliteprep.com/Software%2BDeveloper%2BRoadmap%2BThumbnail-webp-w400.webp) PDF ### [College & Career Roadmap: Software Developer](https://media.eliteprep.com/documents/Resource-Elite-College-Career-Roadmap-Software-Developer-v4.pdf) Chart the path to becoming a software developer and find out which courses and programs can help you reach your college and career goals. Download PDF - ![Mechanical Engineer Roadmap](https://media.eliteprep.com/Mechanical%2BEngineer%2BRoadmap%2BThumbnail-webp-w400.webp) PDF ### [College & Career Roadmap: Mechanical Engineer](https://media.eliteprep.com/documents/Resource-Elite-College-Career-Roadmap-Engineer-v4.pdf) Chart the path to becoming a mechanical engineer and find out which courses and programs can help you reach your college and career goals. Download PDF - ![Medical Doctor Career Roadmap](https://media.eliteprep.com/Medical%2BDoctor%2BRoadmap%2BThumbnail-webp-w400.webp) PDF ### [College & Career Roadmap: Medical Doctor](https://media.eliteprep.com/documents/Resource-Elite-College-Career-Roadmap-Medical-Doctor-v4.pdf) Chart the path to becoming a medical doctor and find out which courses and programs can help you reach your college and career goals. Download PDF - ![College Score Quick Assessment](https://media.eliteprep.com/CSQA_laptop_ilustration-webp-w400.webp) Tool ### [CollegeScore™ Quick Assessment](https://eliteprep.com/collegescore/) Do you have what it takes to get into a top college? Take our CollegeScore™ assessment to find out! Take the Quiz - ![College Admissions Webinar](https://media.eliteprep.com/Webinar%2BDos%2Band%2BDon'ts%2B-%2BThumbnail-webp-w400.webp) Webinar ### [Webinar: The Dos and Don’ts of College Admissions](https://youtu.be/7rJsYXXj5K0?si=4oKYRyXCTdT28ouI) Watch our webinar replay and learn what the class of 2025 did to get into their dream schools! Watch the Webinar - ![Webinar: How College Admissions Really Work](https://media.eliteprep.com/Webinar%2BHolistic%2BAdmission%2B-%2BThumbnail-webp-w400.webp) Webinar ### [Webinar: How College Admissions Really Work](https://youtu.be/zp3WJ0dnKqE) Watch our webinar replay and learn what holistic admission is all about and how to build a college application that works! Watch the Webinar - ![Webinar - How to Stand Out on Your College Application](https://media.eliteprep.com/STILL%2B-%2BWebinar%2BHow%2Bto%2BStand%2BOut%2Bon%2BYour%2BCollege%2BApplication-webp-w400.webp) Webinar ### [Webinar: How to Stand Out on Your College Application](https://youtu.be/7sjNJkr52rg) Learn 3 strategies students in grades 9-11 must adopt in order to stand out from the competition on college applications! Watch the Webinar ## College Map & Glossary - Tool ### [Map of U.S. Colleges & Universities](https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1r0NcKI21QnisjjXxcXwkz8fIZCI) View an interactive map of colleges and universities in the United States and sort by region and college type View the Map - ![College Admissions Terms by Category](https://media.eliteprep.com/Glossary%2BCategory%2BThumbnail-webp-w400.webp) Tool ### [College Admissions Glossary (By Category)](https://eliteprep.com/college-admissions-glossary-categories/) Learn definitions for common terms you will encounter in the college application and admissions process Check the Glossary ## Webinar Recordings - Webinar ### [How to Tackle the UC Personal Insight Questions](https://youtu.be/Ryq4z-uC_L0) A Guide for Students and Parents Elite Prep Webinar Recording Watch on YouTube - Webinar ### [The Dos and Don’ts of U.S. College Admissions](https://youtu.be/kQDanlzdgxU) A Guide for High School Students Elite Prep Webinar Recording Watch on YouTube - ![My Path to Medical School](https://media.eliteprep.com/My%2BPath%2Bto%2BMedical%2BSchool-webp-w800.webp) Webinar ### [My Path to Medical School with Kannan Murthy](https://youtu.be/s-FdRmoUOZY) What I Did, What I Learned, and How You Can Start Today Elite Prep Webinar Recording Watch on YouTube - Webinar ### [Becoming an Engineer with Darren Leung](https://youtu.be/010Vde8VLEQ) Roadmap from High School to High-Impact Career Elite Prep Webinar Recording Watch on YouTube - Webinar ### [How College Admissions Really Work](https://youtu.be/zp3WJ0dnKqE) Learn 3 strategies students in grades 9-11 must adopt Elite Prep Webinar Recording Watch on YouTube - Webinar ### [How to Stand Out on Your College Application](https://youtu.be/7sjNJkr52rg) Learn what holistic admission is all about Elite Prep Webinar Recording Watch on YouTube ## From the Blog ![A row of worn hardcover books standing upright, seen close-up from their page edges](https://media.eliteprep.com/unsplash%2Bbooks%2Bworn%2Bpages-webp-w400.webp) [ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/act/) [SAT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/sat/) ### [306 MORE Vocabulary Words You Must Know for the SAT & ACT](https://eliteprep.com/blog/2026/9/14/306-vocabulary-words-you-must-know-for-the-sat-and-act/) Having a strong understanding and ability to use a wide range of words accurately is important for students to achieve outstanding scores on standardized… September 15, 2026 ![Engineering students in safety glasses working at a machine in a university workshop](https://media.eliteprep.com/unsplash-image-omrpeqLz6Po-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Engineering + Business: Combined Programs at Top U.S. Colleges](https://eliteprep.com/blog/engineering-business-combined-programs-at-top-us-colleges/) Combined engineering and business programs at seven US colleges, from Penn’s M&T to UC Berkeley’s M.E.T., and what sets each one apart. September 2, 2026 ![Student holding textbooks](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-813019744-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [How Your Major Choice Affects College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/how-your-major-choice-affects-college-admissions/) One of the most misunderstood aspects of the college admission process is the role of a student’s intended academic major. August 27, 2026 ![Student Leaning Over Railing](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1457595993-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [College Essay Brainstorming: How to Find Your Best Story](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-essay-brainstorming-how-to-find-your-best-story/) Struggling to find a college essay topic? Use these college essay brainstorming questions to uncover meaningful stories from your everyday experiences. August 25, 2026 ![Student and tutor working on college supplemental essay](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-887448060-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [Are College Supplemental Essays Disappearing? Why They Still Matter for Most College Applicants](https://eliteprep.com/blog/college-supplemental-essays-disappearing/) Some colleges have eliminated supplemental essays, but most selective colleges still require them. August 19, 2026 ![A smiling student sits with classmates around a laptop in a bright classroom](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1010059710%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) [College Admissions](https://eliteprep.com/blog/category/college-admissions/) ### [What Should You Write About in Your College Essay? How to Help Colleges Get to Know You](https://eliteprep.com/blog/what-should-you-write-about-in-your-college-essay/) Not sure what to write about in your college essay? Learn how to choose meaningful experiences that reveal who you are beyond grades and activities. August 17, 2026 [All posts →](https://eliteprep.com/blog/) ## You Do Not Have to Navigate College Admissions Alone Whether your student is just beginning the journey or preparing applications now, Elite Prep provides the guidance, accountability and support to move forward with confidence. [Find a center near you](https://eliteprep.com/locations/)