While we're often inundated with the illusion that college is nothing but weekends and slacking off, many high school students forget that unlike some college parties out there, you can't just walk in the front door and expect acceptance. In fact, the process of college planning can be quite demanding and it is a process that, to most of us, is not so cut-and-dry. Luckily, that's why websites like CollegeBasics.com exist.

With an easy-to-navigate layout and information right at your fingertips, College Basics does not beat around the bush. They are a hub for useful college planning strategies and advice that will make applying for college a lot less daunting.

Explore their array of articles covering everything from admissions essays to college interviews. Within each category, expect to find another collection of articles surrounding each subject. They even have some sample high school resumes for your reference.

But CollegeBasics doesn't just stop at the application process. Look to the website for information about paying for college and the types of questions you should ask before applying to college. Will your prospective college help you get the financial aid you need? How do you find it? What about scholarships? These are just a few questions that plague the average college hopeful, and these are the questions that CollegeBasics wants to help you answer.

The thing that impresses us the most is not just the range of topics College Basics covers, but the depth at which they cover each subject. Don't come here expecting a short bulleted list of vague steps to follow before applying to college, instead immerse yourself in the wealth of advice presented to you by actual experts in the field.

When tutoring only goes so far, check out College Basics for the real scoop on college planning, and maybe you'll come out an expert yourself.

Are you prepared for college? Find out at www.collegebasics.com.