HELPFUL WEB SITES
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These website resources are not affiliated with Fulton County Schools. The Fulton County School System does not endorse these agencies, or any of the products and /or services that may be associated with them. These resources are provided solely for educational and demonstrative purposes.
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College Searches
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Most colleges have their own web sites. Many of the web sites below will link you to them. The sites end in “.edu”, i.e., www.nyu.edu
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www.gcic.peachnet.edu
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GA Career Information Center; ID: johnscreek Password: gcis7315
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www.gacollege411.org
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Free site helping students plan, apply, and pay for college
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www.usg.edu/ga-easy
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Eases the process of selecting & applying to GA colleges/universities
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www.dtae.org
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Dept. of Technical & Adult Education - info on GA Technical Colleges
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www.checkout.georgiacolleges.org
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Georgia Foundation for Independent College
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www.academicinfo.com
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Links for searching colleges around the world, college planning & financial aid
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http://adventuresineducation.org/
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Adventures in Education - info. on high school, college, financial aid
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www.allaboutcollege.com
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College directory, college chat, study abroad, test prep, financial aid
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www.anycollege.net
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College search by major, state, type of school, sports
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www.collegeboard.com
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SAT online registration, planning for, getting into, and paying for college
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www.college.us.com
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College information
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www.collegeview.com
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Hobsons College View–online college search service; financial aid; career ctr
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www.college411.org
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Colleges and careers, financial aid, info. for minorities, info. for parents
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www.collegeexpress.com
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College, scholarship and loan searches
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www.collegelink.com
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College search, the application process, scholarship, info. for parents
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www.collegenet.com
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College and financial aid search; college applications online
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www.collegeispossible.org
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Preparing and paying for college
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www.collegeconfidential.com
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College Search and selection, admissions, counseling
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www.collegeapps.about.com
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Links to US colleges and universities by name or location
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www.collegesource.org/
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College catalogs and college searches
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www.collegeanduniversity.net
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Free college search based on your input
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www.get-recruited.com
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Reverse college finder and links to college information
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www.gocollege.com
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College, financial aid, test preparation (SAT & ACT practice and tips)
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www.petersons.com
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College search, test preparation, and financial aid
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www.princetonreview.com/
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College searching, testing, financial aid, and online applications
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www.ivysuccess.com
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Ivy League college searches and information
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www.supercollege.com/
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Searching for colleges and scholarships
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www.universityquest.com/
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UniversityQuest
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www.universities.com
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worldwide college links (US, International) & Distance Learning programs
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www.collegesofdistinction.com
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Profiling America’s Best Bets in Higher Education
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http://www.makingcollegecount.com/ |
Making College Count
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www.nextstepmagazine.com/
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College profiles, majors, viewbooks, applications
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www.usnews.com
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Searching for colleges & financial aid (Premium Online Edition)
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www.nacac.com
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National Association for College Admission Counseling
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www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool
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National Ctr for Education Statistics – direct links to U.S colleges & uni.
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www.ed.gov/offices/OPE
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U.S. Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education
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Applications
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www.commonapp.org
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The Common Application: application form of 230 selective colleges & uni.
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www.princetonreview.com/
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700 plus online applications
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www.collegelink.com
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Applications online for over 1,000 colleges, search & scholarships
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www.collegenet.com
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Over 1500 customized online applications
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www.collegeviewbooks.com/
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Request college applications and viewbooks
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www.xap.com/
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Applications online for 500 colleges
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www.gseis.ucla.edu/mm/cc/info/app/html
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Advice for completing college applications & colleges' decision-making
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Campus Tours and College Fairs
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www.campustours.com
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Virtual campus tours, campus maps, web cams, photos, videos, movies
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www.collegiatechoice.com
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Walking tour videos
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www.niep.com/
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College tours, counseling and tutoring
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www.OnlineCollegeFair.com
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Chat University–college screening; chat live with admission reps, stud. & faculty
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www.college-visits.com/schedule.htm
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Scheduled regional college tours
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Majors
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www.mymajors.com
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My Majors – Find a college or university major
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http://www.degreesearch.com/
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Degree Search
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www.gmu.edu/departments/advising/majors.html
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Exploring majors and related career information
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http://www.bschool.com/
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Business Colleges
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http://www.allengineeringschools.com/
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Engineering Colleges
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http://www.engineering-colleges.info/
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Engineering info
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http://www3.dist214.k12.il.us/guidance/MEDSCH%7E1.HTM
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Schools offering combined BA-MD Programs
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African-American
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www.HBCUmentor.org
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Historically Black Colleges & Universities – college planning, fin. aid, career
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www.blackcollegian.com
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College planning resources for African Americans & links
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www.blackexcel.org/
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College planning resources for African Americans & links
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http://www.smart.net/~pope/hbcu/hbculist.htm
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Historically Black Colleges and universities
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www.collegeview.com/college/niche/hbcu
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Hobson’s Guide to Historically Black Colleges & Universities
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Art
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http://www.aicad.org
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Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
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Athlete/Sports
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www.ncaa.org
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NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Assn) – rules and eligibility
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www.nacda.ocsn.com
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National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
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www.njcaa.org
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National Junior College Athletic Association
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www.campuschamps.com
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Reference tool for student athletes; preparing for college
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http://actrs8.act.org/ahs/
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List of approved core courses by high school (48H)
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http://www.region5aaa.com/
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Region website for 5-AAA
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Catholic
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www.catholiccollegesonline.org/
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National Catholic College Admission Association
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Christian
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http://www.christiancollegementor.com/
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Christian College Mentor
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Greek
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http://greekpages.com/index2.cfm
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Fraternity and sorority website
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Hispanic
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www.hispaniconline.com/edu&/index.html
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Advice for college admission, testing, scholarships & freshman survival
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www.connectforkids.org
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Spanish Resources on Stud. Achievement & Educational Opportunities
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http://spanish.edtrust.org
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Educational information in Spanish
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International/Study Abroad
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http://edupass.com/
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International students going to college in the US
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http://www.ies-ed.com/
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International colleges
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http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa
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Study in the U.K.
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http://www.campusstarter.com
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Canada Colleges
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http://internationaled.about.com/mbody.htm
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Study abroad and study in the US
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http://www.studyabroad.com/
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Studying Abroad
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www.internationalstudent.com/
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Resources for international students and study abroad
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Jesuit
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http://www.ajcunet.edu/
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Jesuit colleges and universities
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Jewish
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www.hillel.org/
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Jewish campus life and resources
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LD
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http://www.ldonline.org
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College planning for students with learning disabilities
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Women
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wedirectyou.com/womennmr/colleges.htm
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Directory of women's colleges
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Financial Aid/Scholarships
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www.gsfc.org
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Georgia Student Finance Commission-HOPE Scholarship, loans, grants
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www.fastweb.com
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Fast Web – scholarship and college searches; financial aid tools
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www.scholarships.com
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Free scholarship search, financial aid resources, education loans
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www.fastaid.com
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Fast Aid – Free scholarship search
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www.finaid.org
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Finaid! – Scholarships, loans, savings, military aid
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – online application
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www.ed.gov/studentaid
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Federal Student Aid – Funding your education, loans, FAFSA online
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www.srnexpress.com
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SRN (Scholarship Resource Network) Express– free scholarship search
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www.freescholarship.com
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Free Scholarship – scholarship search, financial aid
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www.scholarshipcoach.com
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Scholarship Coach – scholarship search help
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www.brokescholar.com/
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Helps students and parents with financial aid & college scholarships
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www.freschinfo.com
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Fresch! – Free Scholarship search
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www.nssfns.com/
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National Scholarship Service
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www.wiredscholar.com
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Planning, applying, deciding, and financing college
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www.scholarships101.com
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Scholarship and financial aid information
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www.collegescholarships.com
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Scholarship, financial aid, and loan information
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www.college-scholarships.com
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Free scholarship information and financial aid searches
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www.collegefunds.net/free-scholarships.htm
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Free Scholarship and financial aid information
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TESTING COMPANIES/ORGANIZATIONS
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www.act.org
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ACT - online registration, college, career and financial aid searches
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http://www.admissiontests.org
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Admissions Tests
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www.collegeboard.org
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PSAT, SAT, & AP info.; online registration; PROFILE application
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www.princetonreview.com
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Tips on raising your test scores, school exploration, financial aid
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www.kaplan.com
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Kaplan, Inc. - test preparation (PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL and more)
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www.ets.org
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Educational Testing Service-online tests & test prep software for sale
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www.studyworks.com
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Study Works – SAT Prep information, study aides, and classes
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www.gedtest.org
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GED Testing Service
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www.fairtest.org
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Colleges by state that do not require college entrance tests
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www.number2.com
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Free SAT, ACT, and GRE prep; Vocab builder; financial aid resource
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www.freesat1prep.com/
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Test prep site for SAT I – free
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www.thewritingspecialists.com/
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Writing tests for SAT II, UC's Subject A and GRE; personal critiques
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www.highschoolhub.org/hub/hub.cfm
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SAT vocabulary and daily questions; high school study guides
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www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/ghsgt.asp
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Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)
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www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/eoct.asp
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End of Course Tests (EOCT)
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http://info.georgiacrct.org.
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Georgia CRCT Online Informational Website
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www.testprepreview.com
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Online GHSGT practice tests for no charge
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www.USATestprep.com
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Online science and social studies graduation test review for the GHSGT
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http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy
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AP Policies at colleges and universities
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CAREER INFORMATION
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www.bls.gov
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Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook
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www.mapping-your-future.org
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Financial strategies, career options, and college planning
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www.CareersandColleges.com
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Colleges, careers, scholarships, fin. aid, loans, test prep, essays, athletics
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www.myfuture.com/career/interest.html
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Career Toolbox - a career interest quiz
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www.careerkey.org/english
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The Career Key
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http://www.collegeview.com/careers/
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Career page of College View
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http://msn.careerbuilder.com
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Career Builder
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http://www.careerexplorer.net/aptitude_test.asp
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Career Searches and Assessments
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www.adventuresineducation.org/planning/
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Planning a Career
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www.keirsey.com/cgi-bin/keirsey/newkts.cgi
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Kiersey Temperment Sorter
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www.DoWhatYouAre.com
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Myers-Briggs
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http://www.asvabprogram.com
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ASVAB
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US Military
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www.cga.edu
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US Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT
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www.nadn.navy.mil
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US Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD
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www.usafa.af.mil
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US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO
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www.usma.edu
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US Military Academy at West Point, NY
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www.usmma
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US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY
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www.sss.gov
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On-line registration for United States Selective Service
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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www.nfcchelp.org/contactus.htm
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North Fulton Community Charities
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www.handsonatlanta.org/
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Hands on Atlanta
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www.volunteermatch.org
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VolunteerMatch - match your interests to volunteer opportunities online
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www.servenet.org/
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ServeNet - resource center for service and volunteering
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http://www.americorps.org/
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Americorps
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ESSAYS
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www.essayedge.com
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Essay Edge – tips on writing college essays, Admissions Essay 101
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http://www.accepted.com/college/
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Do's and Don'ts and sample essays
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http://world.std.com/~edit/ouch.htm
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Worst Essays
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STUDYING
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www2.fultonschools.org/dept/medsvcs/hotline.htm
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Fulton County Homework Hotline
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www.how-to-study.com
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How to Study – improving study skills
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
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www.ed.gov/
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U.S. Department of Education
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www.doe.k12.ga
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Georgia Department of Education
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www.fulton.k12.ga.us/
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Fulton County School System
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www.westlakehs.com
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Westlake High School
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www.usg.edu/
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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
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www.ideapractices.org/
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IDEAPractices – special education information
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http://world.altavista.com/
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Translation website - translate English into numerous languages
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http://www.gaboysstate.com/
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Boys State Program at the American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta, GA
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http://www.seamester.com/
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Semester at Sea
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http://www.takingtimeoff.com/
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Taking Time Off
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http://www.crc4mse.org/ILS/self_test.html
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Learning Styles
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http://www.advisorteam.com/temperament_sorter/
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Personality Test
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http://www.personalitytype.com
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Personality Type
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http://typelogic.com/ |
Personality Types MB
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http://www.personality.com
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Personality.com
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