Websites for College Bound Students

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

College Board- http://www.collegeboard.com/
If your a college bound high school students, odds are that you're already familiar with College Board. Visit College Board to register for your SAT, PSAT are other important exams. They all have a extensive listing of universities and colleges as well as practice tests and prep and help articles.

GRE- GRE Website
For graduate school bound students, most colleges require that you take the GRE to pursue your masters degree. Log on to ETS GRE website for more information and to register.

Princeton Review- http://www.princetonreview.com/
One of the premier test prep companies. Also provides access to information on over 400 colleges/universities.

FAFSA- http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
If your applying for financial aid, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA. Every accredited college requires that you do so. Submit before the deadline for the most amount of funding possible.

FastWeb http://www.fastweb.com/
One of the premier sites to search out scholarships, grant and funding for college. Also a good website to search out jobs and internships. Fast web provides opportunities according to your profile. Check out the HOT 97 scholarship listing for opportunities geared toward the minority community.

Fin Aid- http://www.finaid.org/
Search for money for college. Also provides articles about loans, and a budget calculator.

The Foundation Center- http://www.foundationcenter.org
For grant and fund seekers. Locations in San Fransisco, Atlanta, New York, Washington D.C. and Cleveland.

Monster College- http://college.monster.com/?wt.mc_n=monstertrak
Career listing for college graduates. Provides career advice and tips as well.

Cool Works http://www.coolworks.com/
Summer and seasonal jobs in cool places.

Idealist http://www.idealist.org
A listing on non-profit jobs, internships and volunteer opportunitise. Good for those in need of extra-curricular activities or community outreach experience.

Your School's Official Website
Check your school's official website regularly. The website provides important and useful information of prospective and current students. Check the calendar for class schedule and your email account. Registration takes place online at almost every school, so become familiar.

Facebook- www.facebook
Facebook was originally a college only social network. It is still one of the most popular social networking websites for college students. Connect with fellow students and friends and stay in the know about campus events. You can even sell your textbooks and other random items in the marketplace.

Half.com- www.half.com
An off shoot of the popular auction site, eBay, Half.com has been the number one site to sell and purchase textbooks. You can also buy used video games and music for cheap.

RateMyProfessor.com - ratemyprofessor.com
A vital resource for many college students, who want to know the dish on their professors before registering. Use this site with caution, the opinions are extremely subjective and you'll find a lot of scorned students venting about their poor grades.

Craigslist- www.craigslist.com
Craigslist has a great listing of apartments in your city, for when dorm life gets old. Beware of scams and never give out important information like your social security over the internet.

Supplemental Education Services

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:52:00 GMT

"Supplemental Educational Services (SES) is a Federally funded program that provides academic tutoring in reading, English language arts, and mathematics, free of charge to eligible students in eligible schools. The tutoring occurs outside the regular school day – before or after school, or on weekends. Tutoring is offered at home, in schools, in community centers, online or at provider centers. During the 2008-09 school year 188,332 students were eligible for SES and 85,478 students participated in the program.

Parents should consult the SES Parent Guide/Directory which is updated annually, and contact providers directly to determine which program is most appropriate for their child. Provider Directory

To determine whether your child’s school is eligible for SES, contact the Principal or Parent Coordinator. A listing of school phone numbers is available by dialing 311."

Click HERE for additional information

First Year College Students

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Your First Year in College

Topics that Spark College covers. Click HERE to read the full story

1 We’re Here to Help
2 Arriving on Campus
3 The First Night
4 Orientation
5 Your Student ID
6 Finding Your Way Around
7 Classes: The Reason You’re Here
8 The First Day of Classes
9 Buying Your Books
10 Grades and Your GPA
11 Dorm Life
12 Campus Life
13 The Greek System
14 Drinking
15 Drugs
16 Sex and Dating
17 Sexual Assault
18 Physical Health
19 Mental Health
20 Sexual Health
21 Money
22 Studying
23 Your College Identity
24 Handling Your New Independence
25 A Final Note

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Websites for College Bound Students

Supplemental Education Services

First Year College Students