Helpful Links
College Board Opportunity Scholarships (take steps towards college such as practicing for the SAT to be in drawings for scholarships): https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Khan Academy (link your PSAT scores to Khan Academy for personalized practice for the SAT): https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Virginia Wizard (includes career interest surveys and search information, email your school counselor for your username and password): https://www.vawizard.org/
ECMC Student Resources (Check out the Opportunities guide! Ask your school counselor about their favorite page of this book!): https://www.ecmc.org/students/student-resources.html
Big Future by College Board (lots of resources and videos on many topics related to college/career search): https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Common Application (This site allows you to apply to multiple colleges using one application. Check to see if the colleges you intend to apply to use Common App. You can start building your application now): https://www.commonapp.org/
College & Career Worksheet (This form is all about you! This is the form is extremely helpful to assist your counselors, teachers, and even mentors in writing recommendation letters. Can also be helpful when trying to build a resume. ): https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ndQrzegTcIX02WVo_n7tADMtTUzgJzd/view?usp=sharing
Parchment (Send your transcript electronically. Set up your account now to be prepared to send transcripts to colleges next year.) parchment.com
You Visit (virtual college tours): youvisit.com
Campus Tours (virtual college tours): campustours.com
Fair Test (list of colleges that where students can apply test optional): www.fairtest.org/university/optional
Job Search Tips for High School Students https://www.zippia.com/job-search/high-school-jobs/
How Can Students Virtually Engage With Colleges?: docs.google.com/document/d/1PpQi9wXlxUAwBWFjJ701DE_OCen0I9Jf_MnWH379kls/edit?usp=sharing
Financial Award Calculator (Understand the amount you are receiving to go to school) https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/estimate
Net Price Calculator (Compare cost of attendance of colleges) https://collegecost.ed.gov/
Job Search Tips for High School Students https://www.zippia.com/job-search/high-school-jobs/