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Colleges
College Profiles |
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- Best Colleges Ranks the best colleges and online college programs in the nation and in each state.
- Campus Tours Here you can go on virtual campus tours of hundreds of colleges and universities.
- College and University Rankings From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Education and Social Science Library, this site can be a useful resource for identifying top colleges and universities.
- College Navigator The National Center for Education Statistics provides this site to help students search for colleges.
- College Scorecard Search colleges by degrees offered, location, size, and more. Lists statistical information about each college, financial aid information, and tips on selecting the right college for you.
- Index of American Universities Lists the universities and colleges in the United States.
- Universities Worldwide Features a database with over 9000 universities from 205 countries.
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Application Process |
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- BWS Education Consulting: Free Test Prep & College Admissions Guide A collection of guides about applying to college and practice tests for the ACT and SAT.
- College Answer Provides the tools for students and their parents to get a head start in preparing for college.
- College Board Online Here you can find information about preparing for the SAT, planning for college, finding the right college for you, applying for college, and paying for college.
- College Parents of America This organization has tips and insights to help families prepare for a successful college experience.
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ACT/SAT Test Preparation |
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- BWS Education Consulting: Free Test Prep & College Admissions Guide A collection of guides about applying to college and practice tests for the ACT and SAT.
- March 2 Success The U.S. Army and Peterson's Guides offer practice tests for the SAT and ACT, flashcards, and information on college admissions as well as financial aid.
- Peterson's Here you can find a lot of information on preparing for college, ACT & SAT exam preparation, financial aid and more.
- Princeton Review This is another great resource on how to choose a college, prepare for the ACT or SAT, get financial aid, and more.
- SAT Practice Test College Board offers this practice test for those preparing to take the SAT.
- SAT Tyrannosaurus Prep Quiz yourself and enhance your vocabulary as you prepare to take the SAT.
- Study Guide Zone Provides free study guides to a variety of standardized tests including the ACT and SAT. College selection tips and study tips are also included.
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Financial Aid |
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- FastWeb Helps students find scholarships for college.
- Federal Student Aid The Department of Education provides information about preparing for college and financial aid programs.
- FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid Discusses ways to get money for college with savings accounts, scholarships, loans, and more.
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Student Portal Assists students with the college selection process and the steps toward securing financial aid. You do need to register for a free account to access all the of the features of this site.
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Careers
Job Profiles |
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- BLS Career Information From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this site gives information about careers for students who like music/arts, science, P. E./outdoors, social studies, reading, and math.
- Career Development Resources The American Library Association lists resources relating to career development including career assessments, cover letters, interviewing, job search strategies, networking, resumes, and more.
- Careers in Psychology Learn about psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists, as well as what colleges and universities offer psychology programs.
- Career One Stop An excellent resource to explore a variety of careers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- CAREERwise Minnesota State University provides this resource to explore different careers.
- Conservation Careers Discover various careers in conservation and more.
- Crime Scene Investigation Network Provides a comprehensive look at what a crime scene investigator does.
- Engineer Girl Meet women in the engineering field and find out what they do.
- Freelance Job Profiles Features over 150 jobs in IT, marketing, engineering, consulting, design, and more.
- How to Become a Psychologist Explores what a psychologist is, what they do, and the steps in staring a career in psychology.
- Illinois Career Information System "Offers information on occupations, programs of study and training, as well as Illinois and national schools" from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (quote from main page).
- JobStar Find career guides for a variety of careers. Also contains information on writing cover letters and resumes.
- Khan Academy: Career Profiles Introduces a variety of careers with videos of interviews of professionals in the field.
- Library Science Degrees Tells about Library Science, what opportunities are available with a Library Science degree, and what schools offer it.
- Learn Psychology Describes the various career choices you could pursue with a degree in psychology.
- My Future.com Provides information about colleges, careers and military service for young adults from government sources such as the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education, and Labor.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is an excellent resource to find out statistical information on that dream career.
- Officer.Com An excellent resource for those interested in a career of law enforcement and crime investigations.
- Psychology Degree 411 Contains guides to various specialties, profiles of degree programs, interviews with people in the field, and a lot more.
- Society for American Archaeology Explore the field of archaeology on this site.
- What Can I Do with a Major In... From the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, this site offers suggestions on career paths you can take with a variety of majors.
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Resumes and Cover Letters |
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- Boostapal: Jobs for Teens Provides advice to teens who are trying to find a job.
- CV Maker Create your resume for free.
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