Planning Your College Education: Resources
Finding the college that’s right for you is a fun, yet challenging, journey. There is much to consider: deciding what type of school you’d like to attend; choosing a major; applying for scholarships and loans; preparing for college entrance exams; and deciding what high school classes to take.
Below are some links to get you started on the college search process. Be sure to meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your college options and learn about additional resources.
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To find the school that is the right fit for you, you need to consider the academic programs offered, the size of the school, the location, and the cost. Your high school’s guidance office or your local library is a great place to begin, or start your search online. Below are some online college search sites to help you get started.
Princeton Review
FastWeb
College View
Next Step
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What do you want to be? The opportunities are endless. Begin exploring career paths at the sites below:
College Board Career Browser
Ten Steps to Planning Your Career
Next Step Career Center
Sloan Career Cornerstone
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There are many ways to pay for your college education, such as scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study. Investigate funding sources and learn more about filling out the FAFSA.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FastWeb
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Most colleges and universities require standardized tests for admission. Use the test sites below to find out more about the tests and learn how you can schedule a test date.
PSAT
PLAN
ACT
SAT
AP
College Board's SAT Question of the Day
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With work, school, and extracurricular activities, planning for college can be a challenge. Use the timelines below to help plan your schedule.
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Mapping Your Future
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What does it all mean? Read up on the terms used by college admission offices. FastWeb College Admissions Glossary
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The organizations below are a great way for high school students to explore educational and career options.
Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
Future Business Leaders of America
DECA (Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship)
Try Engineering
American Society for Engineering Education
Engineering Week 2008
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If you have any questions about your college search, do not hesitate to contact a Stevens admissions counselor at (800) 458-5323 or by e-mail at admissions@stevens.edu.
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