How do I register?
Go to www.topquest.net. Select “Sign Up” from the right menu. Fill in the requested information and follow the instructions.
What is CZ?
CollegiateZone, home of TOPQUEST, TOPSCHOLAR and TOPJOCK, provides college development tools for all students. CollegiateZone is the only online tool for students to apply to multiple colleges and for scholarships, grants and financial aid with just a few clicks. In addition, the company offers enhanced self-marketing tools for performing arts and science students and athletes. Go to collegiatezone.net
What services are offered?
TOPQUEST (topquest.net) allows high school students and college transfers to search, match and apply to colleges, as well as apply for funding. This one-of-a-kind software tool automatically matches you to colleges, scholarships, and grants. Results are based on your academic profile and personal criteria. Applying to a college and for funding is easy. Using the one-time, online CZ National Common Application, you can apply to multiple colleges and for funding with the click of a few buttons. This tool will also auto-fill the FAFSA Form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
TOPSCHOLAR (topscholar.net) is a software tool designed for performing arts and science students who want to continue their talent at the college level. The tool allows students to create a first-class interactive profile, including honors, achievements, skills and attributes.
TOPJOCK (topjock.net) is for athletes to create a media-rich profile to showcase their talents to college coaches in an effort to participate in inter-collegiate sports (NCAA, NAIA, or junior college). Athletes’ profiles can include statistics, honors, achievements, skills and attributes.
Both TOPSCHOLAR and TOPJOCK allow students to create an interactive CD with an elaborate media package, including video, audio, photos, and newspaper clippings. The CD can be used as a direct mailer, a hand-out at special events and tournaments, or as a keepsake. With a click of a button, you can send your profile to directors and coaches of your TOPQUEST-matched colleges in just a few seconds.
Are there any other features?
Database of Colleges, Directors, Coaches Content Management System One-time, Online CZ Common Application and Multi-media Uploading Search, Match and Apply to Colleges Cell Phone Text Alert Search, Match and Apply for Scholarships College Viewing Stats and Funding Download tutorial videos to your iPod E-mail Service Online Chats and Forums Colleges Find Students Expert Advice Columns Automated CD Creation and Distribution Online Tutorials throughout the System
How do I create the CZ Common Application/Profile?
After registering, you will have a user ID and password. Log in and then select Profile from the left menu. Follow the directions and fill in all requested information. The information you enter is used to automatically complete the CZ Common Application which is used by the Auto-fill tool to complete most college applications.
How does Auto-fill work?
The 5-step process for the auto-fill tool is:
  1. Register yourself as a user
  2. Create and complete the online profile
  3. Use our system to search, match and apply for the college or colleges that are right for you
  4. Install our unique auto-fill application. The CZ icon will appear on your top menu bar.
  5. Apply for college online: Click on the “Apply” button for the college you want to send your application to. Click on the CZ icon, complete the login using your username and password for TOPQUEST and watch the fields automatically fill in with the correct information. You will need to send your application to the college and pay applicable fees.
What if I want to apply to multiple colleges?
Repeat step 5 from previous question indicated below.

Apply for college online: Click on the “Apply” button for the college you want to send your application to. Click on the CZ icon, complete the login using your username and password for TOPQUEST and watch the fields automatically fill in with the correct information. You will need to send your application to the college and pay applicable fees.

How do I search for colleges?
Once you complete the CZ Common App. The system will match you based on your personal criteria (cost range, state, and type of college) and their academic profile (ACT, SAT, Class Ranking and GPA).
How do I search for scholarships?
You can search for scholarships, grants and other funding once you enter your department or choice of major, title of scholarship or grant, amount, state, deadline. After entering the criteria, click on “Search.” The system will automatically match you to a select group of scholarships and grants. For more details, click on a specific scholarship.
How does my email work?
Once you log on, this logs you into your email as well. Select CZ Mail from the menu on the left and this takes you to the inbox for your email account.
How do I Chat?
Once you log on, this logs you into the Online Chat feature as well. Select Chat Room from the menu on the left. You will be able to see who else is online and start chatting. It’s just like instant messenger.
How does the Cell Phone Text Alert work?
If you entered your cell phone number when you created your profile and have text messaging, you will get an alert each time a director or coach views your profile. You will be charged a text messaging fee by your cell phone provider. (this feature is offered in TOPJOCK and TOPSCHOLAR only)
What are College Viewing Stats and how does this work?
College Viewing Stats is information about the director or coach who viewed your profile, what they viewed and for how long. (this feature is offered in TOPJOCK and TOPSCHOLAR only)
How do I download tutorial videos to my iPod?
It’s just like downloading music. When you are on the site and would like to download one of the interactive tutorials, just click on the iPod Video button located in the bottom right hand corner and the video will download to your iTunes file. Once you sync your iPod, the video will appear in your iPod menu. (this feature is offered in TOPJOCK and TOPSCHOLAR only)
How will I hear about the Expert Advice Columns
Periodically we will have columns on the Web site written by our education and sports experts. You will be notified via your CZ e-mail. (this feature is offered in TOPJOCK and TOPSCHOLAR only)