Helpful Links
The following list will help you navigate through the post-secondary college and career process.
Naviance
All students are registered using their school district email in 7th grade. College and career searches. Electronic transcript request. College visitation schedule. Document library. Enrichment programs. Electronic portfolio. Pennsylvania career, education and work standard (CEW) lessons.
National Association for College Admission Counseling Current Publications
- Guide to International University Admissions
- Step by Step: College Awareness and Planning
- Get in the Game: Tips for Student Athletes and Their Families
- Financial Aid in 7 Easy Steps
- Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
- Guide for Families in the College Admission Process
- For Profit Colleges: What You Need To Know Before You Enroll
- Guide to the College Admission Process
- Going Through the College Admission Process
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The latest U.S. Department of Labor Handbook provides information on training, education, earnings and expected job markets.
Best Jobs USA
This publication provides a job listing by state and category.
Mapping Your Future
This resource gives more information about planning a career, selecting a school and paying for a school.
Guide to Training and Vocational Schools
Trade and vocational schools can open up a wide range of rewarding career options for individuals who are not interested in a traditional 4-year college experience.
U.S. Department of Education
Testing Information
- College Board: Register for the SAT test
- ACT: Register and prepare for the ACT test
- Educational Testing Service - TOEFL Register and prepare for the English language test.
The Common Application
- Use one common application for admission to over 900 college/university members.
Financial Aid
- FAFSA Form
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. - CSS Profile
CSS/Financial Aid Profile by the College Board. - PHEAA
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. - Finaid
Guide to financial aid, college scholarships and student loans. - http://www.nasfaa.org/
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. - http://www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams/
Federal Trade Commission site on scholarship scams. - http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml/
Information on scholarship scams.
Athletics
- http://www.naia.org/
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics - wwww.njcaa.org
National Junior College Athletic Association - http://www.ncaa.org/
National Collegiate Athletic Association - https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
Registration site for prospective student-athletes - http://www.nsr-inc.com/
National Scouting Report
Fine Arts
- http://www.petersons.com/
Search for fine art programs with this resource. - http://www.theatredirectories.com/
Theatre directories - http://www.aicad.org/
Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design - http://www.portfolioday.net/
National Portfolio Day Association