| ACT! |
Provides information on registering, preparing for and taking the ACT, as well as a variety of college search information.
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| Career Pathways |
Information on making career choices, biographies of career professionals and sample aptitude tests.
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| Career Voyages |
This website was established as a joint effort between the Department of Education and the Department of Labor. It provides detailed information about the fastest growing industries and occupations, the skills and education required to prepare for them, job openings by area and wages. The website not only provides information on career paths requiring four-year degrees but also provides information on career opportunities requiring on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs for skilled trades, vocational certificates and two-year professional degree programs at community colleges that can all lead to promising careers.
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| College Board |
Register for SAT's online, do college searches, get test preparation, find links to any college website, PSAT information, CSS Financial Aid Profile.
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| College Planning Center of Rhode Island |
The College Planning Center of Rhode Island is located in the Warwick Mall. Professional counselors will provide FREE one-on-one advising and assistance to help students and families achieve their higher education goals. Also check out their website.
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| CollegeView.com |
CollegeView.com is an authoritative source of information regarding accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States. It also features in-depth information pertaining to financial aid and campus life, as well as a free occupational interest inventory to help your students better assess areas of study and work that match their interests.
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| Common Application |
The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application--online and in print--that students may submit to any of our nearly 300 members. Membership is limited to colleges and universities that evaluate students using a holistic selection process. Since the founding over 30 years ago they have been committed to maintaining a reliable service while promoting equity, access, and integrity in the college application process.
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| Embark |
College search and applications for many colleges all in one spot!
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| FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
The Web site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form must be submitted in the senior year (after January 1) for families applying for need-based aid. Students may complete it electronically on the site.
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| LiveAbove.com |
LiveAbove.com is an outreach of the Youth Transition Network: a coalition of youth, college and military ministries that are working together to transition students. This ministry was developed out of a deep concern for the startling numbers of young men and women who fall away or ignore their spiritual life after high school. Youth Transition Network is focused on combating the spiritual loss of youth by helping motivate, prepare, and transition our next generation of leaders in the next phase of their spiritual journey on a college campus, in a career, or on a military base.
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| NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse |
All college-bound student-athletes who wish to practice and compete at a division I or II institution must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse will determine a student's eligibility by reviewing an official high school transcript and the official SAT/ACT score.
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| Occupational Outlook Handbook |
The OOH lists various occupations and the education/training necessary for them as well as job outlook and expected starting salary.
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| Petersons |
Provides information on colleges, financial aid and test preparation.
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| Think College |
Has information on choosing, applying, and paying for college, and on the value of higher education. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.
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