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College and Career Resources

College Information l Specific Colleges | Scholarships and Financial Aid | Career Information | Study Skills |

College Information and Indexes

CollegeBound Network
Provides a variety of sources for college applicants. Most useful is their list of colleges.
College Board Online
CollegeNet
    Search for a college by many different criteria. The college information site from US News & World Report.
Mapping Your Future
    Discusses planning a career, selecting at career, paying for school plus many additional
    features including online applications, budget calculator, and a loan calculator.
College and University Links List
    An alphabetical list of colleges and universities.
Community Colleges Web Search
U.S. Universities and Community Colleges Page
    "This page of UT Austin Web Central contains links to Web servers at universities and
    community colleges in the U.S. " Source
U.S. Two-Year Colleges
    "The Most Complete List Available: Over 1,000 U.S. Two-Year Campus Links" --Source
Peterson's Education Center
    "Within these thousands of pages of easy-to-use, organized content, you will find a wealth
    of information on elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional
    degree programs, study abroad and distance learning opportunities, executive management
    programs, financial aid, internships, summer programs, career guidance, and more." -- Source

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Specific Colleges

Kansas State University
Wichita State University
University of Kansas
Friends University
Emporia State University
Newman University
Fort Hays State University
Butler County Community College

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

FAFSA on the Web
   Use this site to apply online for college financial aid.
Fastweb
   Scholarship search
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
NCAA Guide for the Student Athlete
Student Guide to Financial Aid
    "The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the
    U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of
    student financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs." --
    Source
Student Guide 2001-2002
    Financial aid guide from the Department of Education.
Funding Your Education 2001-2002
    General information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial
    aid programs.
MSN's College Saving Plan
    Step by Step college financial planning.

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Career Information

Job Profiles.Org
   Find information about jobs. "We cover the personal side of work, because we believe that a good fit between your
intersts and your chosen field is the number one correlation for your success."
Ask An Expert
    Choose from the Career experts and ask questions about their careers.
BLS Career Information
    A career information site for teens maintained by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Outlook Handbook
DefenseLink Career Opportunities and Information
   Military Career information links from the US Department of Defense web site.
Military Career Guide Online
    "This Web site is THE leading career information resource for the military world of work.
    It gives you details on 152 enlisted and officer occupations, one by one. Because most
    military occupations are comparable to one or more civilian occupations, you are given
    the civilian counterpart for every applicable military occupation. In addition, this site
    describes training, advancement, and educational opportunities within each of the major
    Services -- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard." -- Source
JobSmart--Resumes & Cover Letters
What Color is Your Parachute?
    Job Hunters Bible -- This site is designed as a supplement to the book.
Career Magazine
          Articles, advice & valuable tips for job hunters.
Sample Employment Letters
    From Career Lab.com a variety of letters to use as samples in the job hunt.
Money Ranks America's 50 Hottest Jobs
    A leading US Labor Market forecaster provides us with a glimpse of the future.
Questions and Answers About The Minimum Wage
     From the Department of Labor

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Study Skills

Paradign Online Writing Assessment
    Learn how to write informal essays,write thesis/support essays, writing
    argumentative essays, writing exploratory essays, and documenting your sources.
Success in Mathematics
    "Tips on how to study mathematics, how to approach problem-solving, how to study for and
    take tests, and when and how to get help." -- Source
College Prep 101
   Helping students prepare for college.
Making the A: How To Study for Tests
    "Tests are one method of measuring what you have learned in a course. Doing well on tests and
    earning good grades begin with good study habits. If your goal is to become a successful
    student, take the time to develop good study habits."
Test Taking Strategies
    "These strategies may help students prepare for and take tests. Suggestions are for:
    General Suggestions for All Types of Tests, Essay Tests, Objective Tests
    (Multiple Choice, True / False) and Problem Tests (Math)." --Source
Study Skills Self-Help Information
     Please take the Virginia Polytechnic Institute study skills inventory.

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This page was first published October 4, 1999.
This page was modified February 25, 2004. Maize High School Library
11600 W. 45th Street N.
Maize, KS 67101
Margie Eaton, Librarian
meaton@usd266.com