San Lorenzo Valley High School Counseling Office
Recommended College/Career Planning Web sites for Juniors
College Planning
www.californiacolleges.edu, All California Colleges
www.ucop.edu/pathways, University of California system
www.calstate.edu, California State University system
www.csumentor.edu, Preparation for the California State University system
www.cccco.edu, California Community Colleges http://www.cccco.edu/CommunityColleges/CommunityCollegeListings/CollegeListingsDormitories/tabid/857/Default.aspx Community colleges with dorms
www.cabrillo.edu, Cabrillo Community College
www.aiccumentor.org/AdmissionApp/ , California Independent colleges
www.commonapp.org/ , National group of 241 colleges using the Common Application
www.nacac.com, National College Admission Student Section
College Testing
www.actstudent.org, ACT
www.collegeboard.com, College Board – PSAT, SAT I & SAT II and college searches
www.collegeboard.org/ap/students/, AP (Advanced Placement)
www.testprepreview.com, free SAT & ACT test prep
Additional College/Career Searches
www.careerlocker.com Career & College info & building an e-portfolio
www.cacareerzone.org Career & College information
www.school-directory.net College search by careers
www.whodouwant2b.com Courses, career options, career paths, and financial aid
www.rwm.org/ Career Schools, Technical Schools, Vocational Schools
www.review.com/college/ Princeton Review on types of colleges, majors, college testing
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges US News & World Report‘s review of colleges
www.shgresources.com/resources/colleges/community
www.uctv.tv/collegebound/ College Bound – steps and guidelines for college planning
www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/ National Center for Education Statistics – matches location, types of colleges & majors
www.collegequest.com Matches location, types of colleges & majors
www.nacacnet.org National Association for College Admission Counseling
www.artschools.com Matches interests in art, fashion, interior, etc. design
www.graphic-design-schools.com Matches interests in graphic arts and design
Financial Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid – the starting point
www.fastweb.com Matches students to scholarships
www.studentaid.ed.gov Federal site for student aid
www.scholarshare.com/ California's 529 College Savings Plan
www.csac.ca.gov/ California Financial Aid
www.finaid.com A “how to” site for getting financial assistance
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams How to avoid scholarship scams
Athletics
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net NCAA registration for prospective athletes in Division I & II
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