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