Useful Websites

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply -- Cal State Apply is an online resource designed to help students and their families learn about the CSU system, select a CSU campus to attend, plan to finance higher education, and apply for admission.

raise.me -- Allows you to earn micro scholarships to member colleges and universities. You can earn for higher-level classes, good grades, participation in sports and clubs, volunteering, PSAT scores, SAT scores, ACT scores, attending College Fairs, and more. Sign up in 9th grade and beginning earning scholarships.

ncaa.org -- The NCAA is a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes. The prioritize academics, well-being and fairness so college athletes can succeed on the field, and the classroom and for life. If you are planning on competing in a Division I or II sport in college and want to compete for a scholarship, you will need to check your NCAA eligibility.

naia.org -- Maximizing Your Return on Athletics® The NAIA provides members the tools and opportunities to support their institutional strategic priorities. Return on Athletics (ROA) is the NAIA’s proprietary approach to the management of collegiate athletics. Through data analytics, ROA provides institutional-level insight so members can maximize the impact athletics has on enrollment, student success, and financial viability.

www.universityofcalifornia.edu -- The University of California's online undergraduate admissions information and application network.

www.commonapp.org -- Over 300 independent schools accept the common application. Go to their website to see which schools are members, to apply online, or to print an application.

https://www.onetonline.org/ -- The O*Net online allows you to search for information on a large variety of jobs and careers.

www.californiacolleges.edu -- Independent colleges and universities in California.

www.cacareerzone.com -- Explore careers, do an interest inventory or do their "reality check".

http://goseecampus.com -- Go See Campus is a free website that lets students, parents, and counselors plan college campus visits online.

www.collegeboard.org -- Allows you to do college searches and comparisons, sign up for SAT testing online, apply for scholarships, and more.

www.act.org -- Sign up for the ACT testing online.

www.parchment.com – Students set up an account and then can order transcripts to be sent directly to universities, NCAA, scholarships, etc.

www.fafsa.ed.gov -- The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your first step toward paying for college.

www.fastweb.com -- College & scholarship information.

www.number2.com -- Free SAT & ACT test prep.

www.navy.com -- U.S. Navy website.

www.airforce.com -- U.S. Air Force website.

www.goarmy.com -- U.S. Army website.

www.marines.com -- U.S. Marine Corps website.

www.gocoastguard.com -- U.S. Coast Guard website.

College of the Desert Helpful Information:

SSS-websites.pdf