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High School: Guidance Office Information

Career and College Planning Resources

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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. 

Website Address

Type of Resource

 

 

www.act.org

Information on a widely accepted college entrance exam. ACT provides educational and career planning for students and teachers at every level.

www.actstudent.org/

Register online for the ACT

www.adventuresineducation.org/

A premier source for college and career planning information. Available in Spanish.

www.agirlsworld.com/amy/pajama/wmhistory/

College search and careers open to and of interest to women.

www.anycollege.net

A college search engine for undergraduate school programs.

www.bridges.com

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.

www.campusprogram.com/

University and employment resources that guide students from high school to a dream job.

www.careercruising.com

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.

www.careerkey.org/english/

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.

www.collegeboard.com

The College Board’s college search engine.

www.collegezone.com/

Resources on financial aid, scholarship, anything college related

www.collegeispossible.org

College Is Possible is the American Council on Education's K-16 youth development program that motivates middle-.

www.collegenet.com/about/index_html

Admissions information on colleges, universities, and graduate schools. Over 1500 customized internet admissions applications.

www.collegeplanningguide.com

A comprehensive guide to how to get into higher education and choose a college.

www.collegeview.com/

A portal to start searching for a college that will prepare you for the future.

www.collegescolleges.com/

A directory of Colleges and Universities in the USA, including online colleges.

www.collegetoolkit.com/

The One-Stop Resource for Life After High School
All the college, scholarship, and career information you'll need to plan your future!

www.fastweb.monster.com/

Find money for college (free scholarship search).

www.fafsaonline.com

College financial aid resource and forms.

www.finaid.org

Independent resource for comprehensive college financial aid.

www.gocollege.com

College and scholarship search. Free SAT / ACT practice tests and links.

www.justcolleges.com/

A complete college portal. Just Colleges includes a comprehensive directory, financial aid, e-learning, essays, and test preparation information.

www.kaptest.com

Test preparation and college admissions help.

www.makingcollegecount.com

Information on campus visits, choosing colleges, and scholarships.

www.mapping-your-future.org

A one stop site for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and career planning.

www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/

Site provides information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.

www.petersons.com

College search, test preparation, and financial aid resource.

www.posthighschoolplanning.com

 

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 .

www.princetonreview.com/

College search and college information.

www.review.com/career/careerQuiz1.cfm?careers=6&menuID=0

Career Interest Inventory and resources.

www.staffordloan.com

Student loans for higher education.

www.studentawards.com/

A free scholarship search service (includes bursaries, grants, and financial assistance).

www.supercollege.com

For students, by students, on secrets, tips, and strategies to help get into and pay for college.

www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/

College majors related to career fields.

www.wiredscholar.com/index.jsp

A planning for college destination, including information on preparing, selecting, applying, paying, deciding, and financing higher education.

 


 

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