CSO COLLEGE CENTER
http://www.elabs3.com/c.html
an online clearinghouse of college programs and admissions
information serving first-generation, low-income, and minority
student populations.MINNIE STEVENS PIPER FOUNDATION
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars
This is the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation's Compendium of Texas Colleges and Scholarships. Located in San Antonio, this foundation offers college and career searches along with scholarship databases.
TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION
http://www.applytexas.org
The is the Texas Common Application website. You can apply to any/all Texas public schools simultaneously. This is the preferred method of application for all Texas public schools.
ACT
http://www.act.org
Register online for the ACT test, one of the two nationally-recognized college entrance tests. This is also a great site to begin your college search and get information for life's transitions.
COLLEGE BOARD / SAT
http://www.collegeboard.org
Register online for the SAT I and II tests, one of the two nationally-recognized college entrance tests. This site also gives information on the PSAT, has practice SAT questions, and does a search for finding the right college for you.
WIRED SCHOLAR
http://www.wiredscholar.com
Wiredscholar offers guidance on the loan process and the types of loans available, responsible borrowing, and ability to apply online. Also features scholarship and college matches to your requirements.
SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
helping parents and students find scholarships for over five years. We
constantly update our database to provide the most accurate scholarship
information available.
MAKING IT COUNT
http://www.MakingItCount.com
part of the Monster.com family, free to students, parents, and educators
COLLEGE EXPRESS
http://www.collegexpress.com
This site provides free information about many colleges, including college search and admission tips.
PETERSON'S COLLEGE GUIDE
http://www.petersons.com/ugrad
This is the web site for Peterson's College Guide. There is a wealth of information on many colleges, practice tests, financial aid and web site links for schools.
COLLEGE NET
http://www.collegenet.com
This site provides scholarship searches, electronic applications, college search and links to financial aid information. "Virtual Plumbers" of higher education.
FINAID (FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS)
http://www.finaid.org
Information about student loans, federal programs and scholarship services. There is a web page specifically dedicated to revealing scholarship frauds.
NCAA
http://www.ncaa.org
A website for college-bound athletes. Good information on the college selection process for potential college athletes.
MY FUTURE / MILITARY CAREERS
http://www.myfuture.com
Provides an overview of military educational and career benefits with links to each branch of service service.
FAST WEB
http://www.fastweb.com
This site has an application that provides you with a list of scholarships that you may be eligible for based on your input. College searches are also easy here.
FAFSA
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website. Start here for all financial aid! Applying on line gives you faster results!
COLLEGE IS POSSIBLE
http://www.collegeispossible.org
University-based campaign to inform parents and students about accessing college. Has areas about preparing for college, choosing the right college and paying for college.
OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK
http://stats.bls.gov/oco
Occupational Outlook Handbook online. This huge resource outlines all careers/jobs in the US, their respective salaries, and job potentials for the future. You can research the future of your intended career or find the "hot" careers for the coming decades.
FREE SCHOLARSHIP INFO
http://www.freschinfo.com
A database of over 2,000 scholarship-awarding organizations. Updated frequently, this is a must-see sight for those needing financial aid.
EMBARK
http://www.embark.com
Matchmaker college information. Easy to follow links subdivided by career/technical/two-year/four-year schools as well as international schools.
COLLEGE VIEW
http://www.collegeview.com/collegesearch
Do a search for a college based on the specific criteria, such as major, location, and student body profile. This site also has virtual tours for some colleges as well as tips on doing college and scholarship essays.
LOAN STAR
http://www.loanstar.com
One of the many loan options for educational funding with lots of information on the various loan options for college attendees.
ADVENTURES IN EDUCATION
http://www.adventuresineducation.org
Excellent site to discover your career "fit" and schools that offer that training. Also has free e-newsletter service to keep you up-to-date on college planning.
PRINCETON REVIEW
http://www.princetonreview.com
Take an interest test on line and match to careers/majors; also has good search databases and on line application capabilities.
CAMPUS TOURS
http://www.campustours.com
Your one-stop shop for campus virtual tours, maps, videos, movies, and pictures of your selected schools.
COLLEGE SURFING
http://www.collegesurfing.com
Videos, maps, overviews of colleges. "The Ultimate College Search".
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/
Reach community college and university web sites by searching alphabetically by name or state.
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
http://www.scholarships.com
A large search engine for college scholarship information where you can put in criteria for scholarship searches that match your qualifications and interests.
WHAT WOULD I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?
http://www.prenhall.com/success/MajorExp/index.html
Information on various college majors, what careers are related to those majors, typical courses a student would complete in that major, and what type of person would be successful in that career.
COLLEGE CHOICE CAMPUS TOURS
http://collegechoice.com
gives you a candid look of college tours from a home video format. This is a cheap way to visit a far-away school and see around an hour's worth of video footage.
CollegeforTexans.Com
http://testprep.collegefortexans.com
gives you information about preparing, applying, and paying for college. There is also help with getting through college, career planning, military dependents, FAFSA, Texas Grant, Residency, adult education, and even forms and applications.
Number2.com
http://www.number2.com
online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes tutorials, and practice session that adapt to each student's ability level.
CAREER VOYAGES
http://www.careervoyages.gov
Hightlights the hot job markets by state and industry and has projections for
future employment trends
TEXAS COLLEGE MONEY
http://www.texascollegemoney.org/
Anyone planning to attend any of the UT System schools should review this site for Financial aid.
TEXAS PRIVATE SCHOOLS
http://www.texasmentor.org
All private schools in Texas are listed. Charts make comparing private
schools easier. Easy links to private schools are offered.
TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGES/TECH SCHOOLS
http://50states.com/cc/texas.htm
All community colleges and tech schools in Texas can be easily compared at this site. For a broader
look at community/tech schools outside the state go to the home page.
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