Information Available

Through The World Wide Web
 

Sophomores investigating career options based on their PLAN Test World of Work Map can access the Occupational Outlook Handbook through this link.

www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

 Juniors who want to study for the new SAT can access answers and explanations for the higher-level math questions on the new SAT, essay directions, official scoring guide, and samples of student-written essays, and answers and explanations for all questions on the 2006 PSAT/NMSQT through the following link.

 

The following sites provide useful information about
colleges, scholarships, and financial aid.

College Board 

This website includes a huge college directory and advice on related topics.  There is also a college cost calculator and a calculator to estimate your "Estimated Family Contribution" for receiving need-based financial aid.

U.S. News and World Report - U.S. News Colleges and Careers Center  

This website includes a huge college directory and advice on related topics.

Peterson's

This site offers comprehensive college searches, SAT and ACT test tips and practice tests, and financial aid and scholarship searches.

Wisconsin Colleges System

This site gives information regarding the public and private colleges in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Mentor

This site provides information and online admission applications for Wisconsin's private colleges and universities.

Princeton Review

This site provides detailed information on colleges ,careers, and scholarships.  It provides and excellent college search program .

Christian College Mentor

This site lists members schools of NACCAP -the National Association of Christian College Admissions Personnel.  Links are available to most member colleges.  This site also contains information regarding the annual Christian College Fair


These services provide information about
financial aid and scholarship searches.

 

FastWEB

This website provides free and personalized scholarship searches.  As with other websites, advertising is included in their information.  New scholarship information is updated routinely.

FinAid!

This website provides interactive calculators for determining EFC and College Savings Plans, scholarship search and scam information and answers to financial aid questions from financial aid professionals. 

SRNExpress

This website is a free scholarship search engine.

Department of Education Financial Aid Information

This website has a FAFSA Demonstration Site as well as the FAFSA Application and a FAFSA Worksheet.  There is also information on student loan management and choosing the right college for you.

Scholarships.com

This scholarship search engine is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the National Association of Student Aid Administrators, and the National Scholarship Provider's Association.

Sallie Mae

This site is a comprehensive resource for information regarding financial aid.  Students can conduct personalized financial aid searches using this site

The Wired Scholar

Wiredscholar offers pointers on the college admission process, from test preparation to student loans.  This website is sponsored by Sallie Mae, the nation's leading provider of education funding.

Funding Your Education

This site enables you to access the federal government publication "Funding Your Education" online.

FAFSA

This site enables students to download and/or electronically file their FAFSA form.


These sites provide official information from ACT and SAT

ACT Registration and Information

This site gives information about ACT Test dates, online registration, practice tests, and other useful testing information.

SAT Registration and Information

This site gives information about SAT  Test dates, online registration, practice tests, other useful testing information, and even a "Test Question of the day"


Other Links of Interest

Mapping Your Future

Students.gov

College Application Info from About.com

Gateway Technical College website for High School students