Useful Websites for the
College Bound Student
Useful Websites for the
College Bound Student
An online resource for all of your college and career planning needs, including SAT/ACT/PSAT prep.
Test Prep Online- Free (ACT/SAT) Test Prep Online- Fee-based
Free Online Test Prep Sites http://www.premiercollegeprep.com
Testing Information/Registration
http://www.act.org (ACT) This is the official site of ACT, Inc.
http://www.collegeboard.com (SAT) This is the official site of the College Board, an organization of schools, colleges, and other educational organizations.
Ohio Colleges and Universities Website Listing/ Information
Ohio Board of Regents- Includes links to all of the state's higher education institution with their websites.
http://regents.ohio.gov/campuses/index.php
Education Portal (try the subject search)
http://education-portal.com/article_directory/Public_Universities_and_Colleges.html
U.S. News- Best Colleges 2009
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
The Princeton Review (try the school search)
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/default.asp
CampusTours- This site provides virtual college tours, Web cams, interactive campus maps, college videos and movies, and pictures of various colleges and universities in the United States.
*Remember- Most colleges are accessible through the Internet by searching the college name. Some schools may even have visual tours, online applications, and registration.
Ohio Career Information System (OCIS)
http://ocis.ode.state.oh.us/ *Username/password needed- See your Media Specialist
In addition to information on occupations, you can:
Get detailed information about schools in Ohio.
Get detailed information about two- and four- year colleges and universities in the US.
Investigate forms of financial help, such as scholarships and loans.
Generate a list of scholarships and loans that you may qualify for.
Investigate admission requirements, coursework, and other information about instructional programs.
Create a list of undergraduate schools that match your preferences.
Create a list of graduate schools that match your interests.
Financial Aid/Scholarships/Colleges
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov Federal Student Aid is an office of the U.S. Dept. of Education, whose core mission is to ensure that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance—grants, loans and work-study programs—for education beyond high school.
http://fafsa.ed.gov Official site for the Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Includes an online submission form with necessary documents, deadlines, eligibility, and general student aid information for college students.
http://www.aessuccess.org National full-service financial aid organization committed to creating affordable access to education for students and their families. (loanhelp@aessuccess.org)
http://www.petersons.com Peterson's Education Portal
http://www.collegeboard.com National association of schools and colleges offering services and programs in the areas of assessment, guidance, admission, placement, financial aid, curriculum, and research.
http://www.collegenet.com Provides online applications for colleges in the U.S. and abroad, as well as college search functions and a scholarship database.
http://www.fastweb.com Free, searchable database of schools, scholarships, fellowships, loans, and grants.
http://www.princetonreview.com Explore schools and careers, prepare for standardized tests and entrance exams, research scholarships and financial aid options and more, all in one centralized location.
http://www.kaplan.com Provides educational and career services for individuals, schools, and businesses. With nearly 70 years of experience, Kaplan is a world leader in test prep.
http://www.campustours.com This site provides virtual college tours, Web cams, interactive campus maps, college videos and movies, and pictures of various colleges and universities in the United States.
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm This comprehensive resource for students interested in college, graduate school, and careers features our exclusive U.S. News Rankings, a searchable database of over 1,400 four-year colleges, financial aid, E-Learning, and more.
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/ Apply online for federal and private student loans, consolidate student loans; financial aid and scholarship information for college, graduate school and continuing education.
http://www.finaid.org This award-winning site provides access to comprehensive information on many types of student financial aid, including loans, scholarships, applications, and financial aid calculators for undergraduate as well as graduate students.
http://www.college-scholarships.com/ Offers information on college scholarships and financial aid, free college scholarship searches, college and university admissions and financial aid office email addresses and telephone numbers.
http://www.collegetown.com Designed specifically as an information network related to "Education Resources and Educational Institutions".
http://www.careersandcolleges.com The Virtual Guidance Counselor allows you to explore your career interests. Website includes exploration of colleges, loans, scholarships, and test prep.
http://mapping-your-future.org Provides free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools.
http://www.regents.ohio.gov Ohio Board of Regents.
http://education-portal.com Find information about hundreds of colleges, schools, and universities. Independently researched and categorized.
Transitioning to College
http://www.transitioning2college.org/
Explore this site to learn more about what is involved in transitioning to college.
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