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College Planning:

This link will grant you access to the non-public website at getin2college.com. Here you find will materials such as worksheets and checklists, summer programs for high school students, planning calendars, etc. There are also helpful links to all states’ university systems and over 600 other resources found on the internet. (these are on the “Consolidated Page of Helpful Links” near the top) Information will be updated on this site throughout the year so check back often! You must use this link, as you cannot get to this from their public website! (user name: 2009; password: SCORE)

A great site for college-bound students,  The Princeton Review  contains valuable information concerning college, the on-line application process, financial aid, and career information.

The College Board  web site offers information on the SAT as well as information for parents on the college planning process.

Click here for tips on resume writing and interviews, as well as career planning advice.

Visit Cyber Guidance, a virtual high school guidance office created by Bob Turba, Chairman of Guidance Services at Stanton College Preparatory School located in Jacksonville, Florida.
 

College Search:

MIT’s college list website, with over 3,000 college web pages, both here in the U.S. and abroad.

Massachusetts Board of Education website, which has information on all State and Community colleges in the Commonwealth, with links to the campuses.

The US News and World Report site, containing interesting information about colleges in the USA.

This link  is a great place to start your college search. It also offers information on financial aid, resume writing, career education, test preparation, and more.

College Net, a search engine that will assist in the college search.

Visit this website  for a list of schools that require the SAT II's.

The New England Board of Higher Education Regional Student Program (RSP) has information about the tuition break for New England residents enrolled in approved majors at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities.
 

Financial Aid:

Visit finaid.org, which provides excellent resources for scholarship information, student loans, etc.

Visit FAFSA  for information and a free application for Federal Student Loans.

TERI is a non-profit organization that assists families in planning and paying for college.
 

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