College Prep Info

Helpful Links for college Prep

 

collegeboard.com- Data on more than 3,200 two- and four-year colleges. Searchable data base, lots of tips.


review.com-The Princeton Review site. College match and rankings.


cccco.edu- Description of the California Community colleges, programs, service.


csumentor.edu- All CSU campuses. Build a portfolio and transfer information.


aiccu.edu- Connections for all California private colleges.


californiacolleges.edu- All California campuses are represented. Lots of links.


petersons.com- College matching service and specific major information.


campustours.com- College sites with virtual tours, web cams.


cpec.ca.gov- Overview of post-secondary education in California, links.







College Searches:

College Admissions Testing:

collegeboard.com- Students may register for the SAT I and II, find practice questions for SAT and AP exams and more.


act.org- Students may register for the ACT, try sample questions.


studentmarket.com/studentmarket- Information for test preparation, financial aid, textbooks.


powerprep.com- Free SAT and ACT prep software


petersons.com- Download ACT and SAT software


4tests.com- SAT I, II, and ACT online practice test site

Job/Career Searches:

ucgateways.org- Career interest survey, personality survey, pathways, work values, and much more. Requires registration.


myfuture.com- This site offers career planning advice that is easy to read.


careers.org- A huge site with tons of links to career resources and jobs.


acinet.org- Information on salary, job openings and fastest growing occupations by state.


dbm.com- List designed to explore a career and conduct a job search.


bls.gov- Job prospects; potential earnings in future careers.


studentjobs.gov- Jobs in government.


coolworks.com- Jobs in national parks, resorts, theme parks, tour companies.


ideaslist.org- Jobs in non-profit organizations.

Financial Aid:

finaid.org- Federal financial aid information


csas.ca.gov- Cal Grants and specialized programs available in California.


fafsa.ed.gov- Complete the FAFSA application on line or download


collegeboard.com- Download the “Profile”, Independent college financial aid form


salliemae.com- Financial Aid 101- the entire process.

Scholarships:

Preparing for college takes some careful planning.  Use the links below to help you prepare.  Also, make sure that you understand Tech High’s graduation requirements.