Resources on the Internet
Before You Start...
Read carefully when accessing services on the web and make sure there are no hidden charges.
Be careful when you give personal information because some free services may sell your name to interested parties.
Read the fine print when signing on. Accessing the web can be one of your best sources of information. Don't be afraid to use this valuable resource.
Test Preparation
- ACT: www.act.org
Offers valuable information about the ACT test as well as online registration. Sample questions are given to help you prepare for the ACT.
- The College Board: www.collegeboard.org
Detailed information on taking the SAT plus online SAT registration. All aspects of going to school are addressed on this site including career and college selection.
- Princeton Review: www.review.com
Take a practice SAT on-line plus great tools to help with college and career planning.
Career Information and Selection
- Kiersey Test: www.keirsey.com
A personality test that will help you determine what kind of careers would be the best for you.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://stats.bls.gov/oco/
Detailed career descriptions are available on this site. An excellent tool for anyone trying to decide on a career path.
- University of Manitoba: www.umanitoba.ca/counselling/careers.html
Information on a variety of occupations plus a "What Can I Do with a Major in...?" section.
- Kuder Career Planning System: www.kuder.com
Online lifelong career portfolio featuring interests, skills, and work-values assessments. Students in several states are eligible to utilize the system for free. Check with your school counselor to see if such a program is available where you live.
- America's Career Info Net: www.acinet.org
America's Career InfoNet is a resource for making informed career
decisions to support a demand-driven workforce investment system.
College Information and Selection
- College Virtual Tours: www.ecampustours.com
Visit hundreds of virtual colleges from one web site. Also includes college planning information and links to each college.
- College Information: www.newsdirectory.com/college
Lists college web pages by state.
Miscellaneous
- International Education Financial Aid: www.iefa.org
Helps find financial aid if you wish to study abroad.
- NCAA: www.ncaa.org
A resource for regulations and requirements for athletic scholarships and participation.
- Study USA: www.studyusa.com
Provides helpful information for international students wanting to study in the United States.
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