Making the Transition to University
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guidance resources
PROGRAM OF STUDIES GUIDE: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR 2008-2009
ASM COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RESOURCES
ADMISSIONS PROCESS HANDBOOKS
- US Colleges and Universities, published spring 2008
- UK Colleges and Universities, published spring 2007
ADMISSIONS PREVIEW FOR 11TH GRADERS
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
CAREERS
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm - Occupational Outlook Handbook, produced and published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm - Career Information for Kids, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/early/edlite-tcehome.html - a very useful website put out by the US Department of Education, with a range of career search related resources, and lots of links
https://secure.illinoismentor.org/Career/CareerCenter/
COLLEGE ATHLETICS
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net - Student athletes who wish to play at the college level should register with the NCAA clearinghouse at the end of grade 11.
http://www.ncaa.org/library/general/cbsa/2006-07/2006-07_cbsa.pdf - NCAA-published guide for the student athlete. Students interested in playing college level sports should become familiar with this guide.
COLLEGE MAJORS
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/
http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/
www.schoolfinder.com - a great resource for students interested in learning about majors and universities in Canada
COLLEGE SEARCH
http://madrid.usembassy.gov/edu/univer.html#top - a listing of American Universities and study abroad programs in Spain
www.petersons.com - a great website for researching colleges according to your specific interests and needs. Mostly USA and Canada. Some international as well.
www.commonapp.org - approved by the national organization for college admissions counselors (NACAC), this website is also a great place to start your college search. Information specific to colleges, campus life, majors and careers, financial aid, and the application process. There is also a section for parents.
www.ucas.com - the clearinghouse for colleges and universities in the United Kingdom. If you are going to apply to university in the UK, you will most likely be using this website a lot.
www.princetonreview.com - a comprehensive website that allows you to search for colleges as well as explore other areas of interest such as careers, testing, financial aid.
www.college-visits.com - College Visits is one of many groups that organization college visit tours for high school students throughout different parts of the United States.
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php - US News and World Report is one of the most well known ranking indices for colleges in the United States.
www.aco.eu.com - the American Colleges Overseas group is a consortium of US universities abroad, a good option for students who want to continue in the US system, but who do not necessarily want to study in the United States
www.schoolfinder.com - Canadian universities
FINANCIAL AID
www.edupass.org/admissions/ - a great website for international students interested in studying in the USA. Useful information on the application process, financial aid, student visas, etc.
www.finaid.com - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid, with information on scholarships, loans, savings, and military aid.
www.iefa.com -International Education and Financial Aid scholarship search
www.iefc.com 0 International Education Finance Corporation, a major provider of student loans in the US and Canada
www.internationalstudentscholarships.com - website that enables you to search for scholarships
www.fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid, available for US citizens wishing to US universities.
www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html - College Board's primary resource on Financial Aid and Scholarships. Access the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE here: https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp - information about US Army ROTC scholarships
http://www.navy.com/benefits/education/ - information about US Navy scholarships
NEW! LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
http://www.ldonline.org/ - A comprehensive website with news and tips for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. Great information for both students and parents, as well as teaching staff.
http://www.enotalone.com/article/4121.html - information about ADHD for parents
NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION (FOR ASM STUDENTS ONLY)
http://connection.naviance.com/asomadrid (For ASM students in grades 11 and 12 only. Students will have been assigned a password. If you are an ASM student, and have lost yours, please contact the Guidance Office.)
STUDENT VISAS FOR USA
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/ - Student and Exchange Visitor Program, US Department of Homeland Security. Comprehensive site with information on obtaining Student visas for study in the United States.
http://www.state.gov/youthandeducation/ - general information on education in the United States, with a section specifically geared to international students and visitors
http://www.embusa.es/ - website of the US embassy in Madrid
NEW! SUMMER PROGRAMS
Summer Program Listing 2008 - A pdf document that lists all of those summer programs and organizations that have made themselves known/available to us throughout the last academic year.
www.estudiafuera.com - website on summer programs in English as a Second Language for students at all ages, including under 12 and over 18.
http://madrid.usembassy.gov/edu/campsp.html#top - U.S. Embassy in Madrid provides a listing of summer camp resources in the United States.
http://madrid.usembassy.gov/edu/exchsp.html - U.S. Embassy in Madrid provides a listing of au pair and cultural exchange programs. The webpage is in Spanish.
TESTING
TOEFL
www.ets.org - sign up for the TOEFL here. Most colleges and universities will ask for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of all international students whose first language is not English. Some will waive the exam if you are an IB English HL student, or if you have attended an English-speaking school for many years. Other will not. You can either take the computer-based test (TOEFL CBT) or the internet-based test (TOEFL iBT).
SAT
www.collegeboard.com - sign up for the SAT here. ALSO - research colleges, look up majors, and practice for the SAT exam. Recommendation - sign up for the SAT question of the day. An email is sent to you everyday with a SAT question. The more exposure you have to the questions, the more likely you are to improve your score on the exam.
ACT
BMAT
www.bmat.org.uk - the BMAT is the BioMedical Admissions Test, used to assess a student's preparedness for entrance to medical school in the United Kingdom. For information or sign up, see the website.
LNAT
www.lnat.ac.uk - the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) is the admissions test for students interested in studying law in the United Kingdom. For information or sign up, see the website.
OTHER
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Resources
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/ - fun and eye-opening website for kids
http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/index.asp - great website on substance abuse for teens, sponsored by the US government, complete with quizzes, games, and factual information
http://www.whatsyourantidrug.com/ - a great website that explores other things that kids can do besides drugs.
College Information in General
http://www.gocollege.com/survival/
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/963.html
http://www.clemson.edu/collegeskills/intro.htm
http://www.carroll.edu/students/wellness/counseling/skills.cc