Interested in obtaining information on
colleges and financial aid from the Internet? Try the sites listed below!
SAT/ACT Registration Websites
IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL CEEB CODE (334-810)
College Board Online
http://www.collegeboard.com
- WHEN REGISTERING, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ENTER THE
SCHOOL CODE (334-810)
SO THAT THE SCORES WILL BE SENT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL AND ADDED TO YOUR TRANSCRIPT.
Search for colleges and scholarships, explore
careers, practice SAT and AP questions, SAT registration, send additional
score reports, or apply to colleges all on one site.
ACT
http://www.act.org
Searches for colleges and careers. ACT online
registration. Sample test questions. Send additional score reports.
College Information/Searches
Bridges
(Formerly known as E-Choices)
http://www.bridges.com
Web-based version of Choices which is the college/career decision making package
available on all IHS computers. This site can
be accessed using access ID: 1028082 & Password:
Y2y7a2M4
College Board Online
http://www.collegeboard.com
Search for colleges and scholarships, explore
careers, practice SAT and AP questions, SAT registration, send additional
score reports, or apply to colleges all on one site.
CollegeNET
http://www.collegenet.com
Search for colleges/universities that match your
specific criteria: location, size, cost, major and more. Link directly
to the college site. Apply to college on-line.
Counselor Week
http://hscounselorweek.com/archive/2007/december/december_6_2007.html
This weekly email searches main media
outlets finding stories that may be of interest to high school counselors,
college admission officers and related organizations, with links to the original
stories. It is published by de facto, inc., publishers of other e-newsletters
Peterson’s Education Center
http://www.petersons.com
Search the Peterson's databases. Request
information, download applications, and interact with college faculty and
administrators.
College
Applications
Application Processing Center for SUNY Schools
http://www.suny.edu/student
This site will allow students to apply
on-line to the State Universities of New York via the Internet. They can
also download the supplemental application.
The Common Application
http://www.commonapp.org
This application can simplify the college application process to 255 different
colleges. Check to see if the college you are applying to is
participating.
Career Information/Searches
Bridges (Formerly known as E-Choices)
http://www.bridges.com
Web-based version of Bridges which is the college/career decision making package
available on all IHS computers. This site can
be accessed using access ID: 1028082 & Password:
Y2y7a2M4
Acinet.org
http://www.acinet.org
Helps people make better, more informed career
choices
Careercc.com
http://www.careercc.com
Learn more about careers that interest you, colleges
you can attend, salaries, etc.
Jobprofiles.com
http://www.jobprofiles.org
Experienced workers tell what it is like to work
their particular job (the awards, stresses and challenges)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco
This website gives a description of what workers
do on the job, the training and education needed, earnings, and job prospects.
Armed Forces
http://www.armedforcescareers.com/enlistedopportunities.html
Research opportunities in the armed forces. This website also includes
information on the military academies, ROTC and scholarships.
ASVAB
http://www.asvabprogram.com
This website gives more information about the ASVAB career exploration
assessment.
Walt Disney World "CareerStart" Program
http://www.disneycareerstart.com
If you are uncertain of your plans after graduation, questioning if college is
right for you, want to explore career options or just looking for a unique
opportunity, then check out
www.disneycareerstart.com. You can also
click on presentation schedule, then e-presentation to watch a video clip of the
program. EXCITED? Contact Mrs. Russ in the Career Center or call her
at 336-3019 for additional information or or see your school counselor.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
FAFSA on the WEB
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) online.*****You must first access
http://pin.ed.gov
to receive a pin number before you can file on-line.
Fastweb.com
http://www.fastweb.com
Great free service-sign up and receive updates
on scholarship information.
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information
Page
http://www.finaid.org
An excellent, comprehensive financial aid site.
HESC.com
http://www.HESC.com
Provides information on NYS Tuition Assistance
Program (TAP), Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), Scholarship
programs and more.
Rochester Area Community Foundation
http://racf.org
This is a local scholarship database site.
You can search by school and course of study.
Sallie Mae
http://collegeanswer.com
Have
questions about paying for college? Check out this site.
NCAA RegistrationSpecial Interests
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student
Athlete
http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Site used for student-athletes to become eligible for participation in
Division 1 or 2 college athletics. Fee: $30
Collegiate Directories Inc.
http://www.collegiatedirectories.com
A do-it-yourself guide to the college athletic recruitment process.
Sample resume, tips on writing cover letters, etc
Studyabroad.com
http://www.studyabroad.com
Interested in studying or doing an internship
abroad? Try this site!
