Post Secondary Education Resources
There are many helpful sites to explore post secondary education. The Internet is a great tool, but here are a few words of caution:
I have researched the links provided here for you, but cannot guarantee that all the links are accessible and are totally reliable and reputable. This is particularly true the farther you search outside these pages. Please use common sense.
The Internet cannot replace talking to a counselor. Counselors can provide services and information, which can be personalized to meet your needs. Most times, seeing a counselor will get your questions answered quickly.
To learn more about the post secondary school options, check out the following sites:
College Entrance Testing Sites
American College Testing (ACT)--This site provides valuable continuing education information. Student can register online for the ACT Assessment.
The College Board Online (SAT)--A college planning resource; a student can register for SAT online.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)--The PSAT is recommended for college-bound juniors and sophomores. This site will provide specific information on the PSAT program.
Continuing Education Sites
Easy Access for Students and Institutions--A U.S. Department of Education site on planning, applying, receiving and repaying the four steps in the educational learning cycle.
EducationQuest--A helpful Nebraska site with financial aid information and an online College Funding Estimator.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities--This site provides valuable information on historically black colleges.
NCAA Online--The official site of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It provides students, parents, coaches and counselors information on student-athlete eligibility and recruiting at Division I and II institutions.
NCAA Sponsorship--This site lists Division I and II institutions which sponsor specific sports.
The Princeton Review--Students can check out over 300 colleges rated "best" by the Princeton Review. They can also take a practice SAT and have it scored.
Schools in the USA--Students can use this site to help them find the right college.
Southeast Community College--An informative site for prospective
students to SCC at Lincoln, Milford or Beatrice campus.
University Links--This site provides an alphabetical listing of schools, also allows for school sort by State or type of school.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln--Links for prospective students on admissions, academics, athletics and student, faculty and staff resources.
United States Department of Education Student Guide--This site give information about financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
US News College Rankings--A list of "best colleges" as rated by U.S. News.
College Transition
College Xpress--This site gives general information on the college transition process including an "ask the expert" area.
Study Skills for College Students--This site, provided by University of St. Thomas, is an excellent resource for students and parents.
Parents/Guardians College Information
Parents Guide to Education--This site provides valuable information for parents of collegebound students on the admissions process.
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