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The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible - and achieve it."
- Pearl S. Buck
College Bound?
Thinking about what's after high school?
Here's the help you've been searching for!
Lots of hot button connections....General College Information -- A starting place• CCApplyCollege Entrance Exams -- Including test prep options
• CSU Mentor
• California Colleges
• CalState University System
• College Access
• College Application Exchange
• College Guide
• College Opportunities Online
• College Options
• The Common Application - works for over 200 colleges
• iApply application web site
• Preparing Your Child for College - good parent resource
• U.S. Department of Education - main web site for colleges
• University of California Pathways
• Walking Tours - videos of many colleges
• Zinch• All About the ACTCalifornia Cash for College
• Diagnostic Writing Service for CSU or UC Admissions
• Kaplan private test prep helps
• Online Practice Tests pay for services
• Princeton private test prep helps
• PSAT, SAT I AND II The College Board site
Financing Information -- How do we pay for higher education?
• California Student Aid Commission (government site)Events & Workshops
• College Board
• College Net (private website)
• Ed Fund - Student Loans
• Ed Wise - Ed Fund's Financial Planning Guide
• FAFSA online (Required federal forms for all applicants)
• FastWeb (scholarship search; private company's site)
• Financial Aid Award Letter (Financial Aid Award Letter analysis site)
• Guide to Financial Aid (private company's guide)
• International Education Financial Aid
• Mapping Your Future
• Scholarshare - California's 529 Plan
• Scholarships.com
• Student Guide from the U.S. Department of Education
• Wired Scholar (Sallie Mae site)High School Financial Aid Night Schedule
College Admission Process• http://www.actstudent.org/index.html - Register for the ACT and create student account.Scholarship Resources
• http://www.collegeboard.com/splash/ - Register for the SAT and create student account. Database for college search.
• College Major Courses/Comparisons
• The California State University (CSU) website - Online college application and campus exploration.
• The University of California (UC) website - Online college application and campus exploration.
• The Common Application - a non-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application online and in print. Over 300 colleges use this application.
• Shasta Community College - look up courses and apply online.
• College OPTIONS - a great local resource that helps students of all ages and their families in Shasta and Siskiyou counties make informed decisions about post-high school education by providing advisors in the schools, confidential financial aid advising, free workshops, information on local scholarships, and up-to-date informational material. This is a valuable resource. 245-1845
• California Colleges - a resource for college and career planning. Lists all colleges in California.
• FAFSA on the Web - To receive student financial aid, you need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form every year. FAFSA on the Web allows you to complete and submit your FAFSA Form electronically.
• California Student Aid Commission - information about College Grants.
• NCAA Eligibility Center - as a prospective student-athlete at a Division I or II institution, you have certain responsibilities to attend to before you may participate. Information concerning who needs to register with the Clearinghouse and what documents should be submitted are found on this website.
• Oregon State Colleges - A list of Colleges and Universities in the State of Oregon.
• Petersons - information about colleges, universities, career schools, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
• Campus Tours - a leader in virtual college tours and academic multimedia, working with hundreds of colleges and universities.• fastweb.com - Student search for college scholarships.
• fastwebmonster.com - student search for college scholarships.
• FinAid - student search for college scholarships.
• SRNexpress.com - student search for college scholarships.
• College Board's Scholarship Search - online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.ACT, SAT, AP Test Preps
• 4Tests - free SAT, ACT, AP, etc. practice exams.
• The Princeton Review - a resource for college exploration and SAT/ACT tutorials/study material.
• Number2 - free SAT and ACT Test Prep.Action Plans
• High School Senior Action Plan
• High School Junior Action Plan
• High School Sophmore Action Plan
