That site exists. It's called College Confidential: http://www.collegeconfidential.com http://www.collegeconfidential.com Especially interesting is the forum.

That site exists. It's called College Confidential: http://www.collegeconfidential.com http://www.collegeconfidential.com Especially interesting is the forum. Unfortunately, it may not feel "at home" for all types of students, as most the participants are planning on going to top-tier schools, and have been all their lives. But if you post "I'm a rural student from X. Here is what I could pay to go to college, and here are my current stats (such as class rank, etc.). Does anyone have suggestions on where I should apply?" you'll get a whole bunch of people trying to help you out, pointing out schools that "match" your statistics, and schools that are "reach" schools, and explaining that you don't need a bunch of money to attend the reach schools, as they offer need-based financial aid. While I don't support spending ridiculous amounts of time on the site trying to figure out whether or not you'll be accepted, I think it's a reasonable place to learn about college admissions, especially if you have no background.