Although not comprehensive, the following is a list of websites that give valuable information for those interested in College Selection, Career Selection, Financial aid and Jobs. There are many more resources available on the Internet. We welcome your feedback on these sites as well as any others you may think should be added to this list.
COLLEGE SELECTION
College Prowler Online College guides by students for students (Excellent Resource!!)
Princeton Review Interactive decision making in finding the right school
The College Board College Search, SAT registration and more
Peterson's Education Supersite Includes chat with other students about the selection process
Common Application Apply Online or download forms
College View* Over 3,800 college profiles including search program, links to virtual tours, audio clips, and more
CollegeData.com* More information and tools to aid in college planning
ECampus Tours* Allows prospective college students to "virtually" tour hundreds of campuses
Colleges that Change Lives The forty schools discussed in Loren Pope's book
College Confidential Many articles and third party opinions about college admissions, rankings, and financing
Study Abroad Research which Study Abroad programs are available through which colleges
NCAA Clearinghouse Information for college-bound athletes who want to play at Division I or II schools
New England Board of Higher Education Information on reduced tuition at New England regional schools
Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System Research data on colleges nationwide
* Sites previously having the NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors) Seal of Approval
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Fill out your FAFSA on line
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Tap all the resources of the state lending institution
CSS Profile Required by some colleges
FastWeb.com Search more than 600,000 scholarship opportunities
Scholarships.com Another free scholarship search site
StudentScholarships.org And another scholarship search site
College Board Financial Aid Page Answers to questions about funding a college education
Student Smart Guide to Financial Aid Information about financial aid for students, parents, and educators
Department of Education - Financial Aid for Students
CAREER AWARENESS
Monster Career Resources Large, complex site with numerous self-assessment resources
The Riley Guide Directory of career resources and job listings
Occupational Outlook Handbook
O-Net
MILITARY
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Army National Guard
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Coast Guard
TRADE SCHOOL LINKS
www.tradeschools.com www.trade-schools.net
www.careeradvantage.org
CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL
The American School (inclusion of this link does not necessarily endorse this program)
JOB SEARCH
Vermont Department of Employment and Training
Jobs in Vermont
Monster Career Resource
Career Jet