Applying to College
COLLEGE CHECKLIST:
The Student Guide to College Planning
COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETE:
NAIA - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
NJCAA - The National Junior College Athletic Association.
NCAA - The National Collegiate Athletic Association.
NCAA Clearinghouse - Registration site for prospective student-athlete for Division 1 or Division II institution.
COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING:
Advanced Placement Credit
Find colleges and universities that offer credit for AP scores.
Common Application
An online college application used by almost 700 colleges and universities. Fill out one application for any of these colleges.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Features hundreds of occupations. Each profile also includes BLS employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U. S. Department of Labor Site. Extensive links to occupations and their outlook.
Chronicle of Higher Education
How much will I actually pay for my degree? Will I make enough to repay my debt? A great
tool to compare colleges.
Open Education Database
A comprehensive online education directory which offers up-to-date, detailed program information from accreditted online colleges from well known universities.
Affordable Colleges Foundation
Recently published information on Not-For-Profit universities and colleges in Kentucky
that offer online college programs, sorted by affordability. Included are scholarship
and financial aid options.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS:
Best Scholarship Search Platforms
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Fastweb
Free scholarship matching service.
Guaranteed Scholarships
Listing of merit scholarship opportunities.
KEES
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship.
Scholarships
Links to local, state and national scholarships. http://www.bethlehemhigh.org
Learn about different types of Federal Financial Aid.
TESTING RESOURCES:
ACT registration and information
4 Tests - Free online tests.
KAPLAN - Sample questions and some free practice materials.
PSAT, SAT, and ACT sample tests
Test Prep Review - Free ACT practice tests