College & Career Help
Here, you’ll find resources for college and career planning, practical information about the college application process and interesting ways to explore both college and career opportunities.
College Help
- The ACT - College planning and ACT test preparation information.
- The College Board - College planning and SAT and AP test preparation information.
- The Common Application - College planning information and the Common Application.
- FAFSA - College planning information and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings - Nearly 50 different types of numerical rankings and lists to help you narrow the college search.
- The Complete Guide to College Admissions - A guide to navigating the college admissions process for you and your parents
- Peterson’s Guide to College Information - College planning information.
- SparkNotes Test Prep - Here, you can take free practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP Subject Tests and more.
Career Planning
- GALE Vocations & Careers Collections - Offers nearly 400 titles including general career guides and industry journals selected to support your vocational education and career research.
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab - Learn how to write a basic business letter and develop a resume.
- Youth.GOV - Provides interactive tools and other resources to help youth-serving organizations and community partnerships plan, implement, and participate in effective programs for youth.
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts - The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development provides you with youth employment permit information.
- Kids.gov - Links you to information and services from government agencies, schools and educational organizations. Here, you can learn about careers in various fields, from fashion designer to astronaut, engineer to veterinarian.