Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 -- InLikeMe.com (www.inlikeme.com), a popular no-fee, self-help, web portal for college-bound students, parents and counselors announced the launch of its 2009 College Admissions Planning Guide.  The Guide, available without cost at InLikeMe.com, is packed full of valuable insights, strategies and money-saving advice to help students define their college goals, size up interests, research and choose the right schools, learn about student aid & scholarships, prep for entrance exams and position themselves as strong candidates for college admission and scholarships. 

“The plight of college-bound teens and parents in today's tough economy is becoming a real flashpoint,” explained InLikeMe Publisher Lynn Radlauer Lubell.   “Our audience, while focused on great educational options, is increasingly budget-conscious. We cover every step in the college-bound process, with a focus on finding the right schools, and the best deals. InLikeMe addresses a challenge that my family, along with many others, have encountered: making sense of the college admissions and scholarship processes.”

The Ten Step College Planning Guide, targeted primarily to High School Juniors and their parents, is a primer designed to let them be more efficient and cost conscious in the college search & admission process and to position them for a more successful financial aid package.

The Guide covers financial aid, scholarships and other issues related to sticker price vs. college affordability and values in education. The Guide also details the key factors college admissions officers look for when evaluating applicants, offers tips on developing an admissions “hook” & college resume and provides links to free prep sites for the SAT and ACT.   Students and parents focused on “finding the right schools” will be pleased to learn about a variety of no-fee sites featuring candid reviews (written by students), videos, virtual campus tours, photos, admissions information and more.  

About InLikeMe.com
InLikeMe is a combination web destination and gateway for college-bound high school students and their parents seeking college planning information and advice along with direct access to hundreds of Internet resources to help define and realize college aspirations. InLikeMe was founded to overcome frustration with the fragmented nature of the college admission and student aid processes by tying it all together in one practical, easy-to-use site. InLikeMe is a comprehensive resource for students at any point in high school and for parents who want to be more enlightened about college planning, admissions, strategies, entrance exams, financial aid, scholarships and lots more. For more information, visit InLikeMe at www.inlikeme.com