Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design www.aicad.org
This organization is comprised of the best colleges of art in the US and Canada. Their website is a wealth of information about studying art, from college info to career planning.
National Portfolio Day Association
A specialized college fair for visual artists, where representatives from colleges of art and universities in the US and Canada give portfolio advice and information about their programs.
Portfolio days primarily for BFA Programs- www.portfolioday.net
Portfolio days for MFA Programs - www.gradportfolioday.org
NACAC Visual and Performing Arts Fairs http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/pva/Pages/default.aspx
These fairs aren't as specialized to visual artists as National Portfolio Days, but can be particularly helpful to seniors as they usually are scheduled months ahead of the West Coast portfolio days.
Recent Portfolio Preparation Article in the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/education/edlife/guidance.html?scp=1&sq=portfolio%20prep&st=cse
Tutoring Services in the Bay Area - www.tutorpedia.com
Kaarme - www.kaarme.com
College info and free scholarship search