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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

 
Information on different careers such as: job description, salary, training needed
 
Career information, interest inventory, info on Kansas private colleges and universities
 
Provides information on planning a career, selecting a school, and paying for college.
 
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)
 
A listing of colleges and universities in the United States with links to each website.
 
 
College searches and college information available
 
U.S. News & World Report’s exclusive college rankings are taken from the 1998 edition of America’s Best Colleges
 
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.
 
Free scholarship search, college directory and resources for parents.
 
Information on college planning, college searches, and financial aid
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
Online app for the FAFSA   (pell grants, etc)
 
 
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.
 
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
 
Information on college planning, college searches, and financial aid
 
 
 

Resumes and Interviewing 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Scholarship Searches

 
 
Free scholarship search, college directory and resources for parents.
 
Free scholarship search
 
 
 

Testing

 
 
 
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)
 
Information and study materials for the PSAT test and the SAT test
 
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!)  
 
(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.)
 
(Lots of good testing strategy information and practice tests.)
 
(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.)   
 
(Click on practice questions on the left.)
 
(On the left-hand side you will need to click ACT to get into the practice test.)
 
(On the left side click on ACT Test Practice.  At the bottom of the page are the Self Assessment Study Modules.)
 
(Across the top click ACT, then there are several practice sections.)
 
(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.

 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 


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