Test Preparation
- ACT Assessment – Valuable information concerning the ACT test and includes ACT prep practices. Registration for the actual ACT is available on this website.
- The College Board – Information regarding colleges, the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT. Advance placement courses are also discussed with helpful information on each AP class. Registration for tests and practice questions are available on this site.
- Educational Testing Service – Information about various tests including the GRE.
- GED Tutors – Albion District Library offers a tutoring program for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and the GED test
- Learning Express Library – Practice tests for college entrance and tests to improve skills at all levels.
- Test Prep Review – Free online practice tests for the ACT, SAT, and more.
Scholarships
- FastWeb Scholarship Search – A search engine that matches your profile with available scholarships around the country.
- Marshall Community Foundation Scholarships – A local foundation providing scholarships for graduating seniors, teachers, and non-traditional students.
- mycollegescholarship.org – A comprehensive guide on available scholarships and how to apply for them.
- Scholarships.com – Search available scholarships and find information on colleges.
Financial Aid
- Federal Student Financial Aid – Insightful information on how to prepare for college beginning with the early years of education. FAFSA, the free application for financial student aid, is available on this site.
- FinAid: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid – Information that looks beyond scholarships.
- Student Loan Network – Find information on all your financial aid options and discover the best ways to finance your degree.
Careers
- Mapping Your Future – Explore careers, prepare for college (help with selecting a school and applying for admission), pay for college (financial aid), and manage your money (student loans and more).
- Military Career Guide – Comprehensive information about a career in the military.
- MyFuture.com – Presents career, college and the military as options, allowing users to explore all possibilities and gain insight into each option.
- Occupation Outlook Handbook – Career information about hundreds of occupations.
Colleges
- Peterson’s Guide – Provides data on over 4,000 colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Also provides financial aid information and test preparation resources.
- US News and World Report College Center – Use exclusive rankings to find the best college for you. The US News search tool will help you narrow your search to find the perfect college.
- Online Colleges That Offer Laptops and iPads
Study Abroad
- Council on International Education Exchange – Information on studying abroad, teaching abroad, high school study, and gap year programs; international faculty development seminars; summer work and travel exchanges; internships; professional training programs; and volunteer opportunities.
