Career and College Planning Resources
useful links
by Jane Butts
December 06, 2007
The internet has a wealth of information about college and career planning. Here are some that you may find to be helpful.
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Information on a widely accepted college entrance exam. ACT provides educational and career planning for students and teachers at every level. |
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Register online for the ACT |
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A premier source for college and career planning information. Available in Spanish. |
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College search and careers open to and of interest to women. |
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A college search engine for undergraduate school programs. |
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Bridges is a leading provider of products and services used by schools, universities and agencies to help people achieve education and career success. Over 14,000 schools and agencies use Bridges’ products and services. Bridges’ planning and exploration products give students and adults in transition reasons to achieve more -- exploring all their options, setting goals and making plans to get there. |
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University and employment resources that guide students from high school to a dream job. |
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A comprehensive and interactive career guidance guide available on CD-ROM and the internet. Career Cruising includes career profiles, multimedia interviews with real workers, career search tools, a web-based portfolio, and a comprehensive database of colleges and universities. See your counselor for user name and password. |
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Free resources and assessments to help with career choice, college choice, and choosing academic or career training. Contains a detailed interest inventory, results, and career information. |
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The College Board’s college search engine. |
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Resources on financial aid, scholarship, anything college related |
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College Is Possible is the American Council on Education's K-16 youth development program that motivates middle-. |
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Admissions information on colleges, universities, and graduate schools. Over 1500 customized internet admissions applications. |
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A comprehensive guide to how to get into higher education and choose a college. |
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A portal to start searching for a college that will prepare you for the future. |
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A directory of Colleges and Universities in the USA, including online colleges. |
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The
One-Stop Resource for Life After High School |
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Find money for college (free scholarship search). |
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College financial aid resource and forms. |
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Independent resource for comprehensive college financial aid. |
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College and scholarship search. Free SAT / ACT practice tests and links. |
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A complete college portal. Just Colleges includes a comprehensive directory, financial aid, e-learning, essays, and test preparation information. |
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Test preparation and college admissions help. |
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Information on campus visits, choosing colleges, and scholarships. |
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A one stop site for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and career planning. |
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Site provides information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities. |
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College search, test preparation, and financial aid resource. |
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www.posthighschoolplanning.com
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An exhaustive student resource for Post High School planning for whatever the student may be considering for the Post High School years. Resources for everything a student may need to explore self, research educational opportunities, discover scholarships/financial aid, and develop a complete post-high school plan . |
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College search and college information. |
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Career Interest Inventory and resources. |
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Student loans for higher education. |
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A free scholarship search service (includes bursaries, grants, and financial assistance). |
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For students, by students, on secrets, tips, and strategies to help get into and pay for college. |
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College majors related to career fields. |
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A planning for college destination, including information on preparing, selecting, applying, paying, deciding, and financing higher education. |
