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.
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.
Posted: 5/26/2001