The following list will help you navigate through the post-secondary college and career process.
Family Connection by Naviance
Kuder Career Planning System
The Kuder Career Planning System will assist in career and education planning, as well as interests, skills and work value assessments. Contact the guidance office for username and password.
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition
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 college.
Next Step Magazine
Next Step Magazine provides step-by-step college and career planning. You will find a multitude of articles on finding the right college for the career of your choice.
Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators
View profiles of colleges and schools affiliated with the Pennsylvania Association.
Career Voyages
This US Department of Education website features career exploration videos, in-demand occupations and current industry trends.
General Information & College Search Sites
The Princeton Review
Information on colleges & universities available in this resource. Counselor-O-Matic provides an advanced search engine. You can access online test prep for the SAT or ACT tests.
College Board
Register and prepare for the SAT test. Find colleges using specific criteria and characteristics. Extensive college planning and search tools.
U.S. Department of Education
Publications by the U.S. Department of Education.
Peterson's Planner
College planning timeline, application advice, and essay help. Prepare for tests and search for schools and programs.
American Education Services
This education planner provides career, college and financial aid information, as well as a college calendar.
Embark
Information on choosing a college, writing an essay, the application process and financial aid.
U.S. News & World Report
Custom Finder locates schools by major, location, academics, financial aid, cost, sports & activities and campus information.
College Confidential
College admission and career prep information available. Articles, books and other resources are available.
College Home Pages
Index of American Universities
College & University Home Pages
www.colleges.com
View an index of American Universities in alphabetical order.
US Universities
www.utexas.edu/world/univ/alpha/
Colleges listed by state or in alphabetical order.
Testing Information & Tips
American College Testing Program
Register and prepare for the ACT test.
College Board
Register and prepare for the SAT test. Information on SAT, AP and SAT Subject tests.
Educational Testing Service - TOEFL
Register and prepare for the English language test.
Peterson's
Preparation and strategies for different high school tests.
Kaplan
Test prep. Search for college programs.
The Princeton Review
Prepare for the ACT, SAT, SAT Subject and PSAT tests.
Study Guide Zone
Free online study guides for college entrance and professional exams.
Online Admission Application - The Common Application
Use one common application for admission to nearly 300 members.
Embark
Undergraduate and graduate applications available online.
Financial Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
CSS/Financial Aid Profile by College Board.
www.pheaa.org
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
www.finaid.com
Guide to financial aid, college scholarships and student loans.
www.nasfaa.org
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
www.fastweb.com
Large scholarship search engine.
www.salliemae.com
Resource for private student loans.
www.gocollege.com
Step by step guide to financial aid.
www.theoldschool.org
Information on federal and private student aid.
www.college-scholarships.com
Scholarship search engine.
Scholarship Scam Information
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
Federal Trade Commission site on scholarship scams.
www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml
Information on scholarship scams.
Athletics
www.naia.org
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
wwww.njcaa.org
National Junior College Athletic Association
www.ncaa.org
National Collegiate Athletic Association
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Registration site for prospective student-athletes
www.nsr-inc.com
National Scouting Report
Fine Arts
www.petersons.com
Search for fine art programs with this resource.
www.theatredirectories.com
Theatre directories
www.aicad.org
Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design
www.portfolioday.net
National Portfolio Day Association
Summer Programs
www.cogito.org
Search for a variety of summer programs.
www.aiu3.net
Here you will find the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's website.
www.pointpark.edu
Summer programs available at Point Park University.
www.pghfilmmakers.org
Summer classes available at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers.
Community Programs