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If you're college-bound--or already there--you can check out application deadlines, take a virtual college tour, apply online for financial aid, map your career goals, and more..

Preparing for College
  • Web U.S. - Higher Education -- A user-friendly directory of 4-year institutions and community colleges provided by the University of Texas.

  • Business, Trade and Technical Schools -- A useful directory of private vocational and training programs for learning beyond high school.

  • Peterson's Distance Learning -- Learn more about distance learning opportunities from Peterson's.

  • College Opportunities On-Line -- This searchable database from the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics allows you to locate a college by location, program, or degrees offered. It also contains up-to-date information on college costs.

  • Preparing Your Child for College -- Answers to frequently asked questions on going to college. Why attend? What high school courses should I take? What key dates and terms should I know?

  • College Board Online -- Get the latest information on SAT testing.

  • ACT -- Information for Life's Transitions --A comprehensive site for students, parents, educators and others. Provides information on the ACT college admissions test, sample test questions, and college and career planning help.

  • College Search -- An award winning site sponsored by CollegeNET. Search for colleges across the country by region, cost, size, and other factors.

  • Adventures in Education - Interactive services and information about career planning, college selection, and college funding, from the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.


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