128 Websites That Can Help You
*Reviews of each coming soon
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ATHLETICS
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net — National Collegiate Athletic Association
www.universitysports.com — helps college athletes contact college coaches
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CAREER – ASSESSMENTS AND RESEARCH
http://connection.naviance.com
www.bls.gov/oco/ — Occupational Outlook Handbook/information on specific occupations from A-Z
www.collegeboard.org/career/bin/career.pl
www.coolworks.com — connects career-minded adventurers to seasonal and full-time jobs
www.exploreyourfuture.org — Discover how STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) are shaping most jobs today and in the future – very interactive.
www.mymajors.com — explore potential “best fit” majors
www.nctraining.net — for students interested in healthcare and administrative/medical billing careers
www.tryengineering.org – engineering overview, Q&A with engineers, engineering schools
www.uncw.edu/staff/career — job outlook, online assessment, “What can I do with a major in…”
www.virtualjobshadow.com — great site to explore jobs virtually COLLEGE – the college process, testing, searches, directories
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COLLEGE – PROCESS, TESTING, SEARCHES, DIRECTORIES
www.admissions.com — A Monster company with tools and tips about the admissions process
www.aias.org — offers a list of questions to pose to faculty at prospective architecture schools
www.aolatschool.com – A good college search engine that includes college reviews, three free SAT and ACT tutorials, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, and a database of vocational schools.
www.cappex.com — FREE website for matching your accomplishments and interests with colleges. Worksheets for college preparation, visits, and application checklists
www.collegeacademicsupport.com – This website includes direct links to the offices of disability services at Pennsylvania colleges as well as direct links to the counseling support services at these institutions.
www.collegeboard.com — SAT, PSAT, AP information and registration
College Board AP Bulletin: Click Here
www.collegeconfidential.com – researching schools
www.college.gov – designed by students for students, and features accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers.
www.collegenews.org/theannappolisgroup.xml — information on liberal arts colleges
www.collegeresults.org – examines college graduation rates
www.collegeweeklive.com – virtual college booths, live chats, and more
www.commonapp.org – used by more than 300 colleges and universities
www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx — offers a list of schools that require SAT. Subject tests and their specific requirements or if they can be fulfilled by taking the ACT
www.CTCL.com — Colleges That Change Lives
www.cur.org – information on the value of undergraduate research
www.ed.gov — United States Department of Education
www.embark.com – Provides SAT and ACT prep tests as well as a scholarship search.
www.fairtest.org — schools that do not require the SAT or ACT
www.insidehighered.com — free online publication that provides daily news and commentary about academia
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ — information on what schools offer what major
www.number2.com – FREE online SAT and ACT preparation
www.patrac.org – provides students with instructions and resources to transfer themselves and their credits to participating colleges and universities in PA
www.pbs.org/tenstepstocollege — essential college planning guide
www.pheaamentor.org — student services for schools in PA
www.prepfactory.com – free SAT prep
www.school.aol.com – Provies a good college search engine, free SAT/ACT tutorials, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, and good career exploration tools.
www.secondarytransition.org – excellent resource for parents and students in special education
www.ucan-network/org/ — statistics on schools, i.e., average debt of graduating seniors, most popular degrees, freshman retention rate, transfer policies, study abroad, etc.
www.wiredscholar.com — assists with all aspects of college prep and selection
www.workcolleges.org – work college consortium
Y2 Academy – SAT/ACT Camp.
The SAT and ACT Residential Camp is a challenging 24 day course of study where students will learn to develop the skills they need to improve their SAT scores. Programs are located on the campus of Bryn Mawr College and the Y2 Academy’s Upper Darby Center. For more information contact Alison Koo at 610-352-9253, or e-mail y2academy@gmail.com
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP – INFORMATION, SEARCHES, DIRECTORIES
www.AdvancedCollegePlanningSolutions.com
www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm — great scholarship search and FAFSA tutorial
www.facebook.com/college.gov — weekly tips, info and links
www.EDPubs.gov – order publications at this site
www.StudentAid.gov – detailed information on federal student aid for student and parents
www.fafsa.gov — Official site of the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (800-801-0576)
www.finaid.org — comprehensive financial aid resource with calculators to help evaluate financial aid packages
www.fastweb.com — free scholarship search engine
www.meritaid.com — merit scholarships at thousands of colleges
www.nelliemae.org — financial aid information
www.pheaa.org — PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (800-692-7392)
www.patap.org — resource for saving for college
www.petersons.com — a comprehensive guide to college preparation
www.studentcollegescholarships.com/pennsylvania.html — links to scholarships offered by Pennsylvania colleges and universities
www.studentrewards.com — free scholarship search engine
www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide — in-depth information on federal student aid programs, applying for financial aid, repaying student loans, college and scholarship searches, estimating college costs, and tracking and comparing financial aid award letters
www.tuitioncoach.com – free estimate of your EFC – Expected Family Contributions for college
www.upromise.com — college savings plan
www.youtube.com/collegedotgov — advice from current college students, inspirational videos from peers, and more than 60 videos
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BRIDGE YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
www.dynamy.org/Internship%20Year.asp — Dynamy Internship Year
www.thinkingbeyondborders.org — Thinking Beyond Borders
www.usa.afs.org — AFS Intercultural Programs
www.aspirebyapi.com — Aspire by API
www.brownledgegapyear.com — Brown Ledge Gap Year
www.carpediemeducation.com — Carpe Diem International Education
www.interimprograms.com –- Center for Interim Programs
www.ciee.org — Council on International Education Exchange
www.cityyear.org — City Year
www.elcasalbarcelona.com — El Casal
www.GapYearSouthAfrica.com — Gap Year South Africa
www.globalroutes.org — Global Routes
www.earth-studies.ca — The International School for Earth Studies (ISES)
www.leapnow.org — LEAPNOW: Transforming Education
www.lexiaintl.org — Lexia Study Abroad Programs
www.mapthegapinternational.com — Map the Gap International
www.masaisrael.org — MASA Israel Journey
www.oasp.ac.uk — Oxford Advanced Studies
www.projects-abroad.org — Projects Abroad
www.rusticpathways.com — Rustic Pathways
www.seamester.com — Sea Mester
www.ssfyi.org — SFYI International School
www.takingoff.net — Taking Off
www.travellersworldwide.com — Travellers Worldwide
www.wheretherebedragons.com — Where There Be Dragons
www.woolman.org/woolman.html — Woolman Semester
www.youthinternational.org — Youth International
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MILITARY
www.airforce.com — United States Air Force
www.goarmy.com — United States Army
www.nadn.navy.mil/ — United States Naval Academy
www.usmc.mil/ — United States Marine Corps
www.usafa.af.mil — United States Air Force Academy
www.uscg.mil/ — United States Coast Guard
For information on the nomination process to the United States Service Academies contact the following elected officials:
Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA – 7th District) – 610-690-7323
Senator Pat Toomey – 610-690-7323
Senator Robert P Casey – 717-231-7540
In order to be considered for nomination, you must complete the application process by 5:00 pm on October 18, 2013.
United States Air Force Academy
College scholarship programs offered by the US Air Force include the United States Air Force Academy, Air Force Reserve Office Training Corp (AFROTC), and summer seminar and Air Force Academy sports camp. Helpful United Stated Air Force websites include:
United States Air Force – Contact -Staff Sergeant Russell W. Caesar, Enlisted Accessions (EA) Recruiter – 610-352-3227 russell.caesar@us.af.mil
United States Coast Guard Academy – Admissions Officer (DE, NJ, PA)
Call 215-632-0568 or visit their recruiting office at Franklin Marketplace – 183 Franklin Mills Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
United States Navy – Contact Juan C. Lozano, LSI, U.S. Navy Recruiter 610-803-1355
United States Marine Corps – Contact: Staff Sergeant Mark A. Baird U.S. Marine Corps Recruiter – 610-532-2222 mark.baird@marines.usmc.mil
United States Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship –
Applications are currently being accepted for the NROTC Scholarship, which is available to any high school senior with an excellent academic record. This $180,000 scholarship may be applied at the following universities in Pennsylvania:
Carnegie Mellon
Drexel
Duquesne
Penn State
Temple
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Villanova
and at over 75 other colleges and universities nationwide.
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SAT/ACT – information, registration, review
www.act.org — register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.com — register for the SAT I (Reasoning) & SAT II (Subject) tests
www.fairtest.org – Schools that do not require the SAT or ACT
www.freevocabulary.com –- 500 free SAT words for practice!
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
www.studenteducationprograms.com
More coming soon…
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
www.unitedwaychestercounty.org
More coming soon!
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