Broadband 101Contributed by: UW-Extension Link: http://www.slideshare.net/WI_Broadband/broadband10... This presentation provides an overview of tools that can be used to identify providers and make decisions about service choices |
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Building your Online PresenceContributed by: UW-Extension Link: http://www.slideshare.net/WI_Broadband/building-yo... This presentation provides insight on how businesses can manage their online presence. |
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Make a Career PlanContributed by: KnowHow2Go.org Link: http://www.knowhow2go.org/seniors_explore.php A 10-step guide to creating a career plan through exploring interests. |
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Develop your College Scholarship StrategyContributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/scholarshi... This guide provides information on college scholarships. If you and your child decide to invest your time in a search for scholarships, it's important to have an organized system to find, apply for, and win scholarship money. It’s also best to start early. |
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Financial Aid WizardContributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/fin_aid_wizard/ |
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College Affordability and Transparency CenterContributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://collegecost.ed.gov/catc/ An easy-to-use website that identifies the most reasonably-priced universities, as well as the institutions whose prices rise at the highest rates. |
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Financial Aid FAQsContributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/add-it-up/... Answers to frequently asked questions regarding financial aid. |
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Adult Students--College Preparation ChecklistContributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/che... If you’ve never been to college, or started but never finished, this page is for you. Need to improve your skills or knowledge? Find a new career path? |
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Education PlannerContributed by: Education Planner Link: http://www.digitalliteracy.gov/education_planner.p... Use these interactive self-assessments to discover what you're good at and where you may have room for improvement. Identify the things that interest you and get some ideas about careers to explore. |
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Questions About College LifeContributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://www.college.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K... Young people asked these questions about college life. The answers come from current college students. Browse by topic, view the question of the week or read them all |
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College Application FAQs for ParentsContributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/apply/college-... Answers for parents to frequently asked questions regarding the college application process. |
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College Application ChecklistContributed by: College Board Link: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-appl... Use this checklist to stay on top of application requirements, tasks, and deadlines. |
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College NavigatorContributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ Use the College Navigator to find a school that meets your needs. Web-based tool designed for choosing which college that decision much easier by providing students and their families with an easy-to-use website that identifies the most reasonably-priced universities, as well as the institutions whose prices rise at the highest rates. |
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Baby Boomers Keep Learning with Continuing Education ClassesContributed by: U.S. News and World Report Link: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/arti... An article discussing obtaining an online education (e.g., program certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree) in order to advance or transition into a new career field. |
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Turn Education in to a New JobContributed by: U.S. News and World Report Link: http://www.usnews.com/education/articles/2010/04/1... The education requirements necessary to advance in your current field or transition into a new career vary by field but often include getting a program certificate or an associate's or bachelor's degree. Most of these education requirements can be completed online, so you can keep your day job while preparing for your new one. |
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College MatchMakerContributed by: College Board Link: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/adv_t... Search by location, majors, cost, and more to find colleges that fit -- from a database of 3,800+ schools. |
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SAT Practice QuestionsContributed by: College Board Link: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-... Prepare for the SAT with practice questions to find your strengths and weaknesses on the SAT. |
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College.govContributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://www.college.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K... This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, as well as vocational or career schools). The site is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. |
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La universidad: el sueño comiena hoy (College: the Dream Begins Today)Contributed by: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Link: http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/04/a-mother%e2%80%99s-... A Spanish-language video (approximately 6 minutes long) that highlights the need for students to begin thinking about college long before they enter high school. |
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Art of writing college essaysContributed by: Education Nation Link: http://www.educationnation.com/index.cfm?objectid=... Jacques Steinberg, a New York Times national education correspondent, shares tips on how to write a first-class essay when submitting a college application. |