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ACT Inc.--Information for Life's Transitions -- http://www.act.org/ -- Information on the ACT Assessment, plus sample questions. Also has information on choosing a college, applying for financial aid, and careers.

College Board (SAT Homepage) -- http://www.collegeboard.com/ -- Information on testing dates, advice on test-taking, essay writing, and interviewing, plus financial aid tips and information.

College Night -- http://www.collegenight.com/ -- Register to gain entrance to a slew of colleges.

American Universities -- http://www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html -- An alphabetical list of American universities, with links to community colleges, as well as Canadian and international universities as well.

College and University Rankings -- http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm -- A list of links to four-year college and university rankings, plus evaluations of law, medical, business, and international programs. The rankings are gathered from reputable sources such as U.S. News & World Report and Money Magazine.

CollegeNET -- http://cnsearch.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/CN/index -- A searchable index of two-year, four-year, technical, vocational, and specialized colleges.

Colleges on the WWW -- http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/ -- A list of U.S. university home pages arranged by state.

CollegeView -- http://www.collegeview.com/ -- College profiles and links, online applications, and scholarship information.

Educational Testing Service -- http://www.ets.org/ -- The ultimate testing site, with links to colleges and careers, information for disabled students, and financial aid advice.

My College Guide -- http://www.mycollegeguide.org/ -- College application advice, essay writing guidance, and answers to your college questions can be found here.

Kaplan Education Center -- http://www.kaplan.com/ -- Test preparation, college guides, tips on getting into the college of your choice, and financial aid information.

Peterson's Education Center -- http://www.petersons.com -- Search all of the Peterson's four-year, two-year, private, and career information, plus get tips on financial aid.

The Princeton Review -- http://www.review.com/ -- As well as test preparation guides, you can find ifnormation on colleges and their various rankings.

Study Abroad Directory - studyabroad.com -- http://www.studyabroad.com/ -- A directory of opportunities for you to study in another part of the world.

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ACT Inc.--Information for Life's Transitions -- http://www.act.org/ -- Information on the ACT Assessment, plus sample questions. Also has information choosing a college, applying for financial aid, and careers.

College Board (SAT Homepage) -- http://www.collegeboard.org/ -- Information on testing dates, advice on test-taking, essay writing, and interviewing, plus financial aid tips and information.

CollegeView -- http://www.collegeview.com/ -- College profiles and links, online applications, and scholarship information.

Educational Testing Service -- http://www.ets.org/ -- The ultimate testing site, with links to colleges and careers, information for disabled students, and financial aid advice.

eStudentLoan.com - Compare Student Loans and Apply Online! -- http://www.estudentloan.com/ -- Register to get instant student loan comparisons (private and government loans) and even apply online. Also includes advice, news, and a scholarship search tool.

U.S. Department of Education - FAFSA on the Web -- http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ -- Print out or fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form right form the Department of Education website.

fastWEB Financial Aid Search through the Web -- http://www.fastweb.com/ -- Search for financial aid resources on the Internet.

FinAid -- http://www.finaid.org/ -- Comprehensive guide to student aid.

Kaplan Education Center -- http://www.kaplan.com/ -- Test preparation, college guides, tips on getting into the college of your choice, and financial aid information.

Michigan Department of Education: Grants and Finances -- http://www.mde.state.mi.us/money/ -- Financial aid, grants, scholarships, and other state financial aid information.

Nellie Mae -- http://www.nelliemae.com/ -- A subsidiary of Sallie Mae, Nellie Mae lets you calculate college costs, learn about student loan basics, and even download a blank application for federal and private student loans. Also has planning features, and allows you to check the status of your loan online.

Peterson's Education Center -- http://www.petersons.com/ -- Search all of the Peterson's four-year, two-year, private, and career information, plus get tips on financial aid.

Sallie Mae: Student Loan Marketing Association -- http://www.salliemae.com/ -- Calculate your college costs, then search for scholarships or loans using this site. If you have a loan through Sallie Mae, you can check your account on-line.

The U.S. Department of Education Home Page -- http://www.ed.gov/ -- Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and get information directly from the government regarding loans and grants.

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ACT Inc.--Information for Life's Transitions -- http://www.act.org/ -- Information on the ACT Assessment, plus sample questions. Also has information choosing a college, applying for financial aid, and careers.

Career Paths 2000 -- http://careerpathsonline.com/intro/default.htm -- Even though the site focuses on Canada, it's still a great site for assessing your skills and finding the right career for you.

JobStar-Guides for Specific Careers -- http://jobsmart.org/tools/career/index.htm -- Links to professional and educational sites that provide introductions to various careers.

Mapping Your Future -- http://mapping-your-future.org/ -- Plan your career, from selecting a school to paying for school to writing your resume.

Michigan Occupational Information System (MOIS) -- http://www.mois.org/ -- Take the MOIS self-assessment test, then find out about which careers are right for you. Also has information on Michigan schools.

Military Career Guide Online -- http://www.militarycareers.com/ -- Created by the U.S. Armed Forces--Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard--this site discusses the many careers available in the U.S. military.

Occupational Outlook Handbook -- http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm -- Search on your career of interest to find out its history, educational requirements, job requirements, how much current workers earn and other job-related statistics, plus a forecast of job growth (or decline), earning potential, and opportunities in that field for the next millenium.

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