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College Related Links:

 

US Universities Alphabetically

This site provides links to nearly all college/universities in the US.

 

ACT

This link to the ACT organization gives current information about all the products ACT markets. It allows students to register for an ACT test, learn test taking strategies to maximize ACT scores, see sample questions, read research and information available from ACT.

 

CSS Profile

Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds. This site also contains a list of colleges that require the CSS Profile.

 

Number2

This site contains free SAT, and ACT preparation.

 

SAT

This site contains information regarding SAT registration and preparation; Students and parents will also find a comprehensive menu of information to aid in the transition to college. Includes EXPAN (for free) college, career & financial aid database.

 

Campus tours

The Campus Tours Index provides fast and easy access to interactive tours of colleges across the United States.

 

VSAC

This site provides Vermonters with information about education beyond high school, and offers grants, loans, and scholarships to help pay college costs.  There is also an online road map for high school juniors and seniors that will help you stay organized at:  https://www.vsacroadmaps.org/ .

 

The Common App

Visit this site to download a pdf file (Adobe Acrobat needed) of the Common Application accepted by 276 colleges and universities.

 

Princeton Review

The Princeton Review helps people find and get into the right college or other school. They have great resources to help with testing, admissions, financial aid etc.

 

College View

A free online college search service with profiles of 3,500+ colleges & university sites, virtual tours, electronic applications, financial aid info, career planning tools, and more. Find others with similar interests in Coffee Shop.

 

FAFSA

An interactive application that students can use to apply for federal student aid over the net. Extensive help screens prevent errors that can delay processing.

 

Mymajors

Take a short quiz on this site and it analyzes this information and suggests six majors to think about because they match your interests and high school experience. It can also give you more information about what these majors are, what type of courses you would take to get a degree and what jobs are available to graduates with various degrees.

 

Collegadmissions blog

Blog maintained by an independent college counselor contains articles written by her and others. Site tends to favor highly selective admissions topics.

 

Collegeprep101

This on line course is intended to provide high school students with the information they will need to decide on attending college. Included in the lessons is information to help with college preparation, selecting a college, easing the transition to college, and managing the changes in life which occur during college.

 

NCAA

This site contains much valuable information for the potential college athlete including eligibility requirements for Division 1, 2, & 3 schools.

 

 

Scholarship Related Links:

 

Fastweb

This site provides financial aid and scholarship search information.

 

Scholarship resource network

This site provides a free scholarship search.

 

Scholarships.com

This site provides a free scholarship search and financial aid information 

 

SchoolSoup.com

This site provides a free scholarship search and financial aid information 

 

 

Career Related Links:

 

Mapping your future

On this site you’ll find information to help you plan your career, select a school & plan for your future.

 

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The OOH is an excellent starting place to search for employment information on specific occupations based on data supplied by the federal government.

 

AJB

This site allows employers to list vacancies and applicants to file resumes. It also has information about employment trends and job seeking strategies.

 

VT DOL

This site provides information related to searching for and obtaining employment within the state of Vermont.

 

BLS

Data from the Department of Labor about the economy, including projections and regional information. Helpful for high schoolers planning majors and careers.

 

Career key

The Career Key interest inventory assist students with identifying personality types, finding jobs that fit those types and has links to find out more about those jobs. A sections also explores how to make good career decisions.

 

Job Corps

Job Corp is the only national residential job training and education program for at-risk youth 16 to 24 and is a top source of entry-level workers. It offers young people industry validated, up to date skills training, as well as world of work and social skills tips that teach young people how to act on the job site.

 

Resume Magic

This site has many links which assist students with understanding the function of various parts of the resume. Also gives samples.

 

Work for Women

Work4Women offers links to web sites, video clips, games and chats designed to help young women explore and prepare for exciting, nontraditional careers that offer high-wages and reflect their interests.

 

Military Related Links:

 

Military Schools

Military schools are typically privately owned and operated prep schools modeled after the United States military based colleges and universities, such as West Point. Nowadays, a military school is both a popular and selective alternative to ordinary schooling.

 

US Air Force

www.airforce.com

 

US Army

www.goarmy.com

 

US Marine Corp

www.marines.mil

 

US Navy

www.navy.mil

 

Updated: July 13, 2009 by Brian Bombard
Fair Haven Union High School, in partnership with the community, will promote in all students the knowledge and skills necessary to become independent thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible, productive citizens in the global community.