College & Career
Applying to College
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Ace your SATs! This database allows you to take practice SATs
and other tests to help you prepare for the real thing!
2006 Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid
http://www.college-scholarships.com
Easy access to information on free college scholarship and financial
aid searches, SAT and ACT test preparation tips, and information on colleges
and universities throughout the United States.
California Homeschool Network Teen Resources
http://californiahomeschool.net/resources/collegeandcareer.htm
Offers youth-authored essays about schoolfree education, information
on scholarships, and how to find colleges that accept homeschoolers.
Campus Tours
http://www.campustours.com/searchList/details.aspx?id=236948
Having a hard time deciding where to apply? Search through this extensive
site, which offers statistics, tours, and academic information about
colleges around the country.
College Board.com
http://www.collegeboard.com/
College prep materials, from planning your future to registering for
the SAT. Also includes career information.
College is Possible
http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CIP/Default896.htm
Offers guidance and advice to show that college is possible for everyone.
CollegeNext
http://www.CollegeNext.org
Learn about the great higher education opportunities offered through Central Valley colleges, universities and private universities.
Guide to California Colleges & Universities
http://www.cpec.ca.gov/CollegeGuide/CollegeGuide.asp
Location, admissions, and financial aid information on colleges and universities
around California.
Major Tests.com
http://www.majortests.com/sat/
Free online SAT help! Practice vocabulary words, take practice tests
in math and reading comprehension, get tips about grammar and sentence
completion, plus more.
Peterson’s College Planner: Student Edition
http://www.petersons.com/college_home.asp?path=ug.home&membertype=UGS_COLL
Advice on getting started, finding a school that’s right for you,
the application process, and finding financial aid.
The Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/default.asp
The Counselor-O-Matic will match you with a school that’s right
for you, or decide for yourself based on their many lists (most beautiful
campuses, happiest students, etc.).
Students.gov
http://www.students.gov
An excellent overview of the options students have after they graduate
from high school, brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education.
Trade Schools Guide
http://www.trade-schools.net/
Explore the world of trade schools! Find a program that specializes in
the career that you want, or simply browse to get an idea of what’s
out there.
Paying for College
College Athletic Scholarships
http://www.college-athletic-scholarships.com
Looking for a college athletic scholarship? Want to compete in college
athletics? You're in the right place! The College Athletic Scholarships
Page has the information you need.
Fast Web
http://www.fastweb.com/
Set up a personalized profile that will match your specific skills,
and abilities, and interests to Fast Web's database of over 400,000
scholarships.
Free registration takes a few minutes.
FinAid
http://www.finaid.org/
Comprehensive financial aid information, from scholarships to savings
plans.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Apply for free! Access to application and information about Federal
Student Aid.
Scholarships.com
http://www.scholarships.com/main.asp
Free scholarship and financial aid searching based upon the profile
you create.
Super College
http://www.supercollege.com/
Search for scholarships, read the answers to questions asked by other
students (or ask one yourself!), or sign up for the free admissions and
scholarship newsletter.
Exploring Career Options
Career Choices
http://www.ipl.org/div/pathways/carchoice.html
Links to personality tests and career assessment surveys so that you
can discover which career is right for you.
Career Key
http://www.careerkey.org/english/index.html
Learn what careers fit your personality traits and interests.
Career Info Net
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/default.asp
Information to guide you make an informed decision on which career
path to take.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Extensive information, including qualifications, work environments, and
salary, on thousands of careers.
What Interests You?
http://www.bls.gov/k12/
Find a career based on what interests you! Comprehensive career information
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For information regarding employment and applying for specific jobs, please see our Employment page.
The Military
ROTC
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/get/collegehelp/rotc
Information about the military's Reserve Officer's Training Corps.
Ten Steps to Joining the Military
http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Home/0,13387,,00.htm
See what it takes to join the military and decide if it’s right
for you.
Today's Military
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/student
Find informatin about careers in the military.
U.S. Military Recruitment Information
Air Force—http://www.airforce.com/
Army—http://www.goarmy.com/flindex.jsp
Coast Guard—http://www.gocoastguard.com/
Marines—http://www.marines.com/
Navy—http://www.navy.mil/