Web Resources for the College-Bound

Site Description
AAMC Curriculum Directory Information about medical schools and accelerated programs

AllAboutCollege.com

Links to colleges and universities around the world

American Universities

Listing of American universities, by alphabetical order

CollegeNET

Search using region, sports, majors, tuition, etc., scholarships

CollegeNight and the Dunce's Cap

Links to organizations, college sites, scholarships and more

College & University Information Sites
 

The center for all collegiate information
College Now Learn to earn college credit while still in high school.

College Parents of America
 

A nice resource for parents
Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page
 
Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page
CollegeView Virtual tours, college search, financial aid/scholarships

CollegeXpress
 

College search, financial aid, get tips
eCampusTours.com Virtual college tours, college planning, and scholarship search

Education & Social Science Library College and University Rankings
 

Listing of rankings for college and graduate programs
GoCollege Scholarship search, ACT/SAT practice tests, college search

ISBE Private Business and Vocational Schools
 

Link to the private business and vocational schools in Illinois
My College Options College search tool that tries to match you up with the right colleges

NACAC Steps to College

Central issues, such as early decision, college visits, etc. are highlighted.
 
NCAA
 
National Collegiate Athletic Association
FAQ's about Pharmacy Schools
 
 Information about Pharmacy Schools
The Princeton Review
 
Find, apply, finance
UNCW Career Services - What Can I Do With A Major In...?
 
What to do with a major in...?
US Universities, by State
 
Listing of American universities, by state

usnews.com - Education

Compare colleges, take college personality quiz, careers
Career Cruising  See explanation below

Career Services
 

Click on this link to access hundreds of occupational & job search sites
NCAA - Athletics
 
Student athletes who plan to play sports in college need to register here
Zinch.com

 

Zinch is a free web service that helps high school students discover, and be discovered by US colleges and universities.
There are over 475 Universities and Colleges across the country that actively use Zinch to recruit. Scholarships are also available to participants!
2 Year Colleges Listing of 2 year colleges nationwide 

Web Resources for Career Exploration

Site Description

CareerBuilder.com
 

Career Networking
Career Cruising

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An interactive career resource for people of all ages, to help  you  find the right career, explore different career options, or plan future education and training
 

Careers.org
 

 

Career resource center

CollegeView Click on career counseling and then career planning tools

Education to Careers

This is the Education to Careers Partnership website

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Website of the occupational outlook handbook