Online Resources

Career Resources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Research different careers on the Department of Labor website.

Connecticut Department of Labor
A Website committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers.

Career One Stop
Learn about different careers, find career information, and locate career resources.

College Resources:
Naviance
Web-based guidance management system that collects, organizes, and analyzes detailed information about a student's post secondary plans to help students and families make better decisions.

Fair Test
Provides a list of nearly 740 colleges that have made SAT's optional.

U.S. News & World Report
Best college rankings in U.S. News and World Report, with admissions information.

College Board
An organization that allows students to do college searches and register online for the SAT.

ACT Home Page
An organization that allows students to do college searches and register online for the ACT.

Common Application
An undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of 500+ member colleges and universities.

Peterson's
College search and database.

University and College Accountability Network
This free database provides information in a consistent format on more than 650 independent colleges. Click on a college and UCAN will provide information on a broad range of topics from academic programs, student life, graduation rates, and financial data.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Provides a link to all the historically black college or university websites.

Virtual Campus Tours
A source for numerous virtual college campus tours.

Student Advisor.com
College help for parents and students. Search college rankings, student reviews, and financial aid to find your school. In partnership with Newsweek.com.

NEBHE's Tuition Break
Hundreds of degree programs, not offered by Connecticut's public colleges, are offered by public colleges in the five other New England states through the New England Regional Student Program. 2015-16 Connecticut Residents Tuition Break Brochure

Online College Degree
Help Free online college degree preparation tips.

Campus Pride
The leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBT-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Find your LGBT-Friendly campus by using the "LGBT- Friendly Campus Climate Index.

TheBestColleges.org
The top online colleges for teaching degrees.

Test Preparation:
ACT Home Page
FAQs about ACT; strategies & sample questions.

College Board SAT Test Center
SAT preparation and practical questions.
My College QuickStart- A free personalized college and career planning kit based on your PSAT test results.

College Board's SAT Practice Booklet

College Board's SAT Practice Test

INeedAPencil.com
Free SAT Prep

College Athletics:
NCAA Online
Information about playing sports at the NCAA Division I, II, or III college level.

NCAA Eligibility Center
This site will provide you with information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.

Financial Aid and Scholarships:
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.

Financial Aid Guide
U.S. Dept. of Education resources on financial aid.

CSS Profile On-Line
The CSS Profile is the form many private colleges and universities require, in addition to the FAFSA, for those applying for financial aid.

CHESLA
Information on paying for college, financial aid, and the lending process. Learn about Connecticut's alternative source of low interest fixed rate loan funding and link to the application.

Simple Tuition
Private student loan tool compares rates, monthly payments, and total cost of student loans from many lenders. Find your best options and apply online now.

Pay for College- College Board
Financial aid can make up the difference between what you family can afford to pay and what colleges cost.

Financial Aid Information Guide
Several guides to financial aid.

Black Excel: The College Help Network
A scholarship service for African-Americans.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
A Hispanic Scholarship Fund website that features scholarships for Hispanic students.

Scholarship Scam Page
Federal Trade Commission info about scholarship scams.

FastWeb
A database of more than 180,000 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and loans.

IRS 529 College Savings Plans
A great source for objective information about Section 529 college savings plans and other ways to save and pay for college.

Post-Graduate and Summer Opportunities:
http://usagapyearfairs.org/
USA Gap Year Fairs is a national circuit of events that brings together reputable Gap Year organizations, interested students and parents, high school college counselors and the Gap Year experts. These events are designed to provide students with a broad exposure of Gap Year Programs and the opportunity for face to face conversations with the people who work in the field. For students and parents interested in Gap Year, these fairs are the legitimate source to connect with reputable organizations that focus on Education, Service and Personal Growth.

http://www.americorps.gov/
As an AmeriCorps member, you'll gain new skills and experiences—and you'll also find the tremendous satisfaction that comes from helping others. In addition, full-time members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans; members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a modest living allowance during their term of service.

http://www.rusticpathways.com/
Travel Camp, High School Travel, Gap Year, Community Service Travel, Teen Travel, Travel for Teens, Teen Tours, Teen Adventure Travel.

http://www.outdoors.org/recreation/teens/index.cfm
AMC Summer Teen Programs and Activities

http://www.wheretherebedragons.com/
Language study, volunteering, internships, homestays, backpacking and the study of philosophy, music & arts combine for authentic learning adventures.

http://www.thesca.org/
Provides students of all ages in the USA the opportunity to serve and protect national parks, forests and urban communities.

http://www.nols.edu/
NOLS is a wilderness education school offering expedition length courses in eight countries.

http://www.outwardbound.org/
Non-profit organization with five locations in the United States. Programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness.

http://globalcitizenyear.org
A non-profit that recruits and trains a diverse corps of American high school seniors to participate in an immersion-based international bridge year - often called a gap year - before starting college.


Explore the Military:
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Marine ROTC
Navy ROTC
Military ROTC Opportunities

Mental Health Resources For Teens

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