Useful Websites
Useful Web Sites
The external websites listed below are not controlled by MCHS and are subject to change at any time. Their inclusion with the district website does not in any way reflect the policies of MCHS. These links are made on good faith that the people in control of them have only the best of intentions.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
Adventures in Education - http://www.adventuresineducation.org
Texas based site offering interactive "guided tours" on career selection, college admission and selection and Financial aid.
College Board - http://www.collegeboard.org/index.html
Includes information on college searches, sources for scholarship and financial aid, and student success tips.
College Source - http://www.collegesource.org/home.asp
Site features complete catalogs for every university in the United States.
CollegeQuestions www.CollegeQuestions.org
Site developed for parents to understand the college admissions process.
College View http://www.collegeview.com
The site will allow for college and occupational searches based on the criteria you feel are important. The website also have a variety of resources.
College Xpress - http://www.collegexpress.com
Offers information on college searches, the admission process, financial aid, athletics, and can link to specific colleges. There is also a place to ask specific questions and get useful replies from experts in the field
Campus Safety - http://ope.ed.gov/security/Search.asp
This site provides the crime statistics for four-year colleges in the United States. This is an excellent place to see how safe a specific college campus is.
Peterson's: "The Education Supersite" - http://www.petersons.com
A comprehensive site dealing with all aspects of the college process, as well as test preparation, study abroad programs, and career information.
U.S. News College Articles - http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm
Contains information about comparing colleges, a parent's guide, and a college personality quiz.
U.S. Universities, (by state) - http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state
Direct links to the home pages of approximately 1100 American universities.
Universities in alphabetical order www.clas.ufl.edu/au
Information on ONLINE Universities - http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.net/
CAREER INFORMATION
Careers and Colleges.com - http://www.careersandcolleges.com
Useful information on both topics, including financial aid topics. Many unique articles written by current college students on topics that our current students should know about.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - http://www.bls.gov/oco/
This nationally recognized source on career information describes what workers typically do in various careers, training/education needed, salaries, and future trends
U.S. Department of Labor - http://www.acinet.org
Includes future outlook, salary, and job lead information for many careers. Many useful links to other career and educational websites.
Career site linked to the Indiana University. Site with interest inventories and links to career information and employment links - http://www.icpac.indiana.edu/
TESTING INFORMATION
ACT - http://www.act.org
The ACT home page includes important dates, and actual online registration for the exam.
SAT - www.sat.collegeboard.org/home
SAT home page includes information on the complete range of test sponsored by the college board. Online registration for the SAT I exam is available.
FINANCIAL AID
fastWEB - http://www.fastweb.com
Contains a free scholarship search database. This site will save a student's profile and e-mail new scholarships to their "mail box" on line.
FAFSA on the Web - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
All college-bound students should apply for financial aid using this form. FAFSA on the Web contains the electronic application utilized by all colleges and universities throughout the country.
The Financial Aid Information Page - http://www.finaid.org
Quality page of links to many financial aid sites, including scholarships, loans, and scam alerts.
Sallie Mae - http://www.salliemae.com
A comprehensive online resource on planning and paying for college. The "Financial Aid 101" area will provide answers to many, if not all, of your questions, including scholarship scams, finding the right college, loans, etc.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission - http://www.collegezone.com
Keeps users up-to-date as to the latest financial aid changes in the state. This site has excellent links to other recommended financial aid sites.
Upromise Savings for college http://www.upromise.com
You can set up an account and a savings is set up from different products bought and stores shopped.
College Illinois www.collegeillinois.com
Service in which parents can prepay college at todayâs college rate by setting up a 529 plan.
Bright Start www.brightstartsavings.com
Plan to invest for college savings.
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Athlete Information - http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
An important site for student athletes wishing to participate at the collegiate level.
"Best Education Sites on the WWW" - http://www.education-world.com/parents
This site is useful for both educators and parents; contains useful articles on a variety of topics.
Talking with your teen - http://www.talkingwithkids.org
Offers tips and information on such topics as violence, drugs and alcohol, sex, and communication.
Homework Spot -http://homeworkSpot.com/
Council for Learning Disabilities http://www.cldinternational.org
Issues for students and parents concerning learning disabilities.
Teachers First - http://www.teachersfirst.com/add.shtml
Compiles a reading list for students or parents concerned with Attention Deficit Disorder.
