College/Education Preparation Resources

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College Preparation Websites

Arizona Career Information System - AZCIS

Site: AZCIS ( Arizona Career Information System) - intoCareers

Features:

• Assessments (lifestyle, occupations, etc)
• Occupations/Careers (job descriptions and education required for careers)
• Education info (best fit to study and where to study, school comparison)
• Employment (résumé, job help)
• My ECAP
• Make a plan

Cappex

Site: Cappex

Features:

• Student info sent to potential colleges
• Make your own college list (scale 1 and up)
• Scholarships
• Admissions advice
• College search

College Board

Site: The College Board - College Admissions - SAT - University ...

Features:

• College planning
• College/major/career search
• Financial aid
• Application process information and help
• SAT sign up
• PSAT resources
• “Make a Plan” (education plan)

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College Factual

Site: Find Your College at CollegeFactual.com: Compare ...

Features:

• Personality quiz to help determine suitable majors
• College information
• Rated student life
• Application info
• Academics
• Payment info
• Outcomes
• Rankings

College Week Live

Site: College Week Live

Features:

• Find events at colleges
• Expert presentations
• Search colleges and universities
• Scholarships

College Express

Site: CollegeXpress: Scholarships, College Search, Lists and …

Features:

• College,scholarship, and grad school search
• Lists and rankings for colleges
• Summer programs
• Articles and advice
• Explore interests

Fastweb

Site: Fastweb : Scholarships, Financial Aid, Student Loans and …

Features:

• Scholarships and financial aid
• career/job advice
• internships search

Niche

Site: College Reviews by Students for Students - Niche

Features:

• Find colleges and scholarships
• Match students to recommended colleges
• College info
• Academics, admissions, health and safety, etc.

Peterson’s

Site: College Information - Peterson's - The Real Guide to …

Features:

• College search
• College articles and advice
• College and grad school scholarships and admissions
• Test prep and practice
• Essays and résumé
• Memory and retention tools
• Textbooks and resources

Scholarships.com

Site: Scholarships.com - Free College Scholarship Search …

Features:

• Action plan per grade level
• Scholarship and college search
• College preparation tips and how-to’s
• Resources

Start Class

Site: StartClass | A Research Engine

Features:

• “Smart Rating” used to rank colleges
• Option to search colleges based off desired major
• Information listed for each college:
• key facts, ratings, admissions, academics, cost and expenses, financial aid, student body, sports, post-grad, locale, reviews
• “College Planner - Step By Step Guide”

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TG’s Adventures In Education

Site: TG's Adventures In Education

Features:

• Plan for college
• Pay for college
• Find a job
• Manage your money

Scholarship Websites

AZ Earn to Learn

Site: AZ Earn to Learn | Invest in College Success

Features:

• Students put $500 into an account and can earn $4000 for college
• Money can only be used toward ASU, NAU, and U of A

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation

Site: Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) No …

Features:

• Take quizzes to gain points. Points are used to win scholarships

Digital Responsibility

Site: Digital Responsibility

Features:

• Write short essays , 1-2 sentences, to enter for scholarships

Do Something

Site: DoSomething.org | Volunteer for Social Change

Features:

• Play games, take pictures, etc to enter for scholarships

Raise.me

Site: Raise.me - Introducing Micro-Scholarships: College ...

Features:

• Add your achievements (e.g: grades, sports, clubs, etc)
• MIcro scholarships can be earned based off of your achievements from colleges
• Cash in scholarships from colleges you’ve been accepted to

Unigo

Site: Unigo: College Matching & School Reviews | Your Guide To …

Features:

• College and scholarship matches for high school students

Educational Sites/Study Resources

AZ Library

Site: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Features:

• Arizona’s archives and public records
• Digital library
• For high school students: general reference, literature and language, science and technology, social studies, and testing and career exploration
• Find primary and secondary sources
• Cite sources in MLA format

How To Study

Site: Study Skills | Howtostudy.org - When you hit the books - and …

Features:

• Study strategies and writing techniques for each subject
• Resources
• Find a tutor

Khan Academy

Site: Khan Academy

Features:

• Videos explaining concepts in:
• math
• science
• economics and finance
• arts and humanities
• computing
• test prep - SAT!

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Pearson Success Net

Site: Login - Pearson SuccessNet

Features:

• Textbooks and additional instruction
• Homework help videos
• Practice problems
• Mini quizzes and tests
• Vocab practice and games
• Check with your LEA Math Teacher for your course specific log in.

Purdue Owl for MLA

Site: MLA Formatting and Style Guide - Purdue Online Writing Lab

Features:

• Guidelines for MLA formatting

Quizlet

Site: Quizlet: Simple free learning tools for students and teachers

Features:

• Study tools (flashcards, tests, and study games)

Get the app from the App Store and Google Play!

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SparkNotes

Site:SparkNotes: Today's Most Popular Study Guides

Features:

• Notes for subjects including: biography, biology, chemistry, computer science, drama, economics, film, health, history, literature, etc.
• Test prep for SAT, ACT, and GRE

Get the app from the App Store!

Study Guides and Strategies

Site: Study Guides and Strategies

Features:

• Guides to: learning and studying, the Internet, project and time management, writing and vocab, thinking and evaluation, reading and research, and math and science

Additional Apps

All apps are free with no in app purchases.

Atoms App - Science

Features:

• Information on Atomic Theory history
• Build an atom: You are given an element and must type in the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons�

Available in the App Store!

Brainscape Smart Flashcards - Test prep

Features:

• Flashcards for subjects such as foreign languages, SAT prep, and AP exams
• Personalized timing for each card

Available in the App Store!

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Calculus Intro - Math

Features:

• Practice math, algebra, and calculus
• App will tell you what you did wrong to help you answer the question right next time

Available in the App Store and Google Play!

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College Passport SAT Edition - College prep, Test prep

Features:

• College search to help you find your best fit
• Edupath tracks your strengths and weaknesses to help you study
• Parents can see your progress

Available in the App Store!

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goREACT - Science

Features:

• Full periodic table (atomic view and standard view)
• Combine different elements to create different compounds
• App will show what compounds are and how they’re used in our world
• Featured reactions suggest different combinations
• Information on the periodic table

Available in the App Store and Google Play!

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VideoScience - Science

Features:

• Over 80 hands-on science lessons that can be performed both in class and at home

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Available in the App Store!

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