This is a site from the College Board which, among many other things, address the problem of bad roommates.  This website provides wonderful resources for high school seniors who are nervous or unsure of what to expect from college life.  Also provides a basic action plan for the process of applying to college. This is a very straightforward website, with some awesome ideas and resources.  Don’t miss this one!

A very useful site put together for college first years, and offering a number of suggestions and resources. This website has a few articles and links towards choosing the right college, paying for college, and tips on preparing for the lifestyle change.  Some of the information is a little jumbled, but the site is pretty easy to get through.  Not a lot of interactive tools, but good, solid advice, information and links.

There are a few helpful government articles on college preparation.

This site offers college students an on-line source through which they can vent their frustrations about roommates and dorm life. We provide humorous anecdotes, jokes, and true stories submitted by our visitors. Although doing so is not our primary focus, we also provide basic advice and general information about resources available for dealing with and locating college roommates.

This a fun site about getting stuck with terrible roommates. Stress relieving tips, stories, and candidates for “Worst Roommate of the Month” are shared. This site has a HUGE interactive component that is fun for people who have experienced roommate nightmares and for those who are preparing for college.