Palm Beach County Library System






Teen College and Careers

 


ACT Assessment Home Page
Register for the test, see sample questions, and get score information.

College Board Online
Fill out college applications online, search for scholarships, and register for entrance exams. Includes an online service called "EssayPrep" that offers students the chance to have their practice SAT or advanced placement essays evaluated by the people who score the tests. Also find information on the PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and CLEP tests.

CollegeNET
Find information about admissions, financial aid, campus life and academics at 2- and 4-year colleges, as well as vocational/technical schools throughout the United States. Several schools offer online admissions applications via this site.

 

 

 
Mapping Your Future
Mapping Your Future's mission is to counsel students and families about college, career, and financial aid choices through a state-of-the-art, public service web site.
 
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. From the Department of Labor.

 
 
The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
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. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
 
Students.gov
Find information about education, financial aid, careers, as well as, consumer protection. You can also learn about getting a passport, registering to vote and filing taxes.

 

 

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