Informational Links to the Internet
Informational Links to the Internet
DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT: The websites listed are for the user’s convenience only. The Baxter High School Counseling Department does not endorse any of these sites and cautions students and parents to be aware that any personal information submitted over the Internet has no guarantee of privacy. Please read each website’s privacy statement before submitting any personal information (including your e-mail address).
Websites for the following areas:
Career Information
Career Explorer
Information on different careers such as: job description, salary, training needed
Kansas Mentor
Career information, interest inventory, info on Kansas private colleges and universities
Mapping Your Future
Provides information on planning a career, selecting a school, and paying for college.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Information on different careers such as: description of job, education needed, salary, job outlook, and where to get more information
College Information
Student Site (American College Testing-ACT)
This site provides information about the ACT test (test dates and centers), how the test is set up, test-taking tips, practice sample test questions in each area, etc.
You can also register online for the ACT at this site (you will need a credit card to pay)
American Universities
A listing of colleges and universities in the United States with links to each website.
Any College
College searches and college information available
College Rankings
U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive college rankings are taken from the 1998 edition of America’s Best Colleges
College View
College View is a free online college search service with profiles of 3,500+ colleges & universities, virtual tours. Electronic applications, financial aid info, career planning tools, and more.
Fast Web
Free scholarship search, college directory and resources for parents.
Kansas Mentor
Career information, interest inventory, info on Kansas private colleges and universities
Thomas Peterson's
Information on college planning, college searches, and financial aid
Two Year Colleges
A comprehensive list of two-year colleges in the U.S. It includes community colleges, technical colleges, junior colleges, branches of four year colleges which focus on associate degree education, and accredited two-year proprietary schools.
U.S. Community Colleges by State
A comprehensive list of web sites of the community colleges in the United States listed by individual state.
A comprehensive list of web sites for the universities in the United States listed by individual state.
Financial Aid
College View
College View is a free online college search service with profiles of 3,500+ colleges & universities, virtual tours. Electronic applications, financial aid info, career planning tools, and more.
FAFSA (Free app for Federal Student Aid)
Online app for the FAFSA (pell grants, etc)
Federal Direct Loans
Federal PIN
If you use the online FAFSA the student and a parent each will need to apply for a PIN number in order to use it as your signature on the online FAFSA.
Financial Aid
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
Thomas Peterson's
Information on college planning, college searches, and financial aid
Resumes and Interviewing
Scholarship Searches
Fast Web
Free scholarship search, college directory and resources for parents.
Scholarships
Free scholarship search
Testing
American College Testing (ACT)
Student Site
This site provides information about the ACT test (test dates and centers), how the test is set up, test-taking tips, practice sample test questions in each area, etc.
You can also register online for the ACT at this site (you will need a credit card to pay)
The College Board
Information and study materials for the PSAT test and the SAT test
PLAN Testing (also by ACT)
This site provides information about the PLAN test that the students take during their sophomore year at school. Beside an explanation of the test there are sample test questions for each area. Finally, there is a World of Work map which can be used for information on different careers including classes that need to be taken in high school for that particular career.
Practice Test Links (Following are several good websites that have free study questions and practice tests. Some sites will also try to sell you materials---just use the free practice materials!)
March 2 Success (Will need to register to get onto this site. Please remember your user name and password so you can get
into the site later. Excellent site! Has seven timed practice tests. You can take a section at a time
or take a whole test in one sitting.)
Spark Notes (Lots of good testing strategy information and practice tests.)
Number2 Testing (Must register to use this site. Please remember your user name and password so you can get into the site
later. Lots of good practice questions.)
ACT Exam Practice (Click on practice questions on the left.)
4 Tests (On the left-hand side you will need to click ACT to get into the practice test.)
Test Prep Practice #1 (On the left side click on ACT Test Practice. At the bottom of the page are the Self Assessment
Study Modules.)
Test Prep Practice #2 (Across the top click ACT, then there are several practice sections.)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (This site provides information about the SAT test (test dates and centers), how the test
is set up, test-taking tips, practice sample test questions in each area, etc.
You can also register online for the SAT at this site (you will need a credit card to pay)
Misc.
Kansas Board of Regents
The NCAA Eligibility Center
If you are planning to compete in any NCAA sanctioned activities in college you will need to complete the forms on their website during your senior year of high school.
Social Security Administration
