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Internet Resources SAT/ACT Registration Websites College Board Online Search for colleges and scholarships, explore careers, practice SAT and AP questions, SAT registration, send additional score reports, or apply to colleges all on one site. ACT Information for Life’s Transitions. Registration for ACT online. Send additional score reports. College Information/Searches Bridges Web-based version of Bridges which is the college/career decision making package available all IHS computers. This site can be accessed using access ID: & Password: Y2y7a2M4 College Board Online Search for colleges and scholarships, explore careers, practice SAT and AP question, SAT registration, send additional score reports, or apply to colleges all on one site. CollegeNET Search for colleges/universities that match your specific criteria: location, size, cost, major and link directly to the college site. Apply to college on-line. Peterson’s Education Center Search the Peterson’s databases. Request Information, download applications, and interact with faculty and administrators.

Internet Resources - Continued Financial Aid & Scholarships FAFSA on the WEB Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. ***You must first access to receive a pin number before you can file on-line. Fastweb.com Great free service sign up and receive updates on scholarship information. FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page An excellent, comprehensive financial aid site. HESC.com Provides information on NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), Scholarship programs and more. Rochester Area Community Foundation This is a local scholarship database site. You can search by school and course of study. Special Interests NCAA Registration Official NCAA site for athletes who want to explore college options NCAA Guide for College-Bound Student Athlete Site used for student-athletes to become eligible for participation in Division 1 or 2 college athletics. Fee: $30 Studyabroad.com Interested in studying or doing an internship abroad? Try this site!

Internet Resources - Continued College Applications Application Processing Center for SUNY Schools This site will allow students to apply on-line to the State Universities of New York via the Internet. They can also download the supplemental application. The Common Application This application can simplify the college application process to 255 different colleges. Check to see if the college you are applying to is participating. Career Information/Searches Bridges Web-based version of Bridges which is the college/career decision making package available on all IHS computers. This site can be accessed using access ID: & Password: Y2y7a2M4 Acinet.org Helps people make better, more informed career choices Careerec.com Learn more about careers that interest you, colleges you can attend, salaries, etc. Jobprofiles.com Experienced workers tell what it is like to work their particular job (the awards, stresses and challenges) Occupational Outlook Handbook This website gives a description of what workers do on the job, the training and education needed, earnings, and job prospects. Armed Forces Research opportunities in the armed forces. This website also includes information on the military academies, ROTC and scholarships. ASVAB This website gives more information about the ASVAB career exploration assessment.

Activity Record Already given to juniors Needs to be completed and returned for National Honor Society consideration.

College Entrance Exams Purpose – Compares students who come from vastly different backgrounds Registration and Deadlines Retesting SAT Subject Tests

TESTEXAM DATE DEADLINE/ REGISTRATION FEEWHO SHOULD TAKE THESE TESTS? SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test CEEB CODE TEST CENTER Jan. 26, 2008 March 1, 2008 May 3, 2008 June 7, 2008 Dec. 26, 2007 Jan. 29, 2008 April 1, 2008 May 6, 2008 $43.00 for each test (Late registration fee is $22.00) Juniors should take the March, May or June test. SAT SUBJECT TESTS Jan. 26, 2008 May 3, 2008 June 7, 2008 Dec. 26, 2007 April 1, 2008 May 6, 2008 $ Test $ Tests $ Tests Language test with listening an additional $20.00 Juniors completing study in AP class or non-continuing subject. Be sure to check the SAT Registration packet carefully for information on which subjects are given on specific dates. ACT American College Test CEEB CODE TEST CENTER June 14, 2008 Option to take ACT Assessment Plus Writing is available for all test dates May 9, 2008 $30.00 for each test (Late registration fee is $18.00) $44.50 for each ACT Assessment Plus Writing Important Testing Dates

Campus Visits No Substitute for Seeing the College Yourself Try to Visit when Classes are in Session Call Admissions Offices in Advance Before Visiting Get Familiar with the College by Using Websites or Print Information Have a Prepared List of Questions Talk to Students