College, Careers & Curriculum
College Prep:
The ACT website provides valuable information about the ACT Assessment, including sample questions and test-taking strategies, an "Information for Parents" section with advice on choosing a college and applying for financial aid, a free online Financial Aid Need Estimator, and an online ACT registration page.
Register for the SAT...and find news, views, and practice do's (and don'ts) on preparing for the SAT and college application. Information and more for students, teachers, and parents.
CollegeNet provides interactive sections on college searching, scholarships and financial aid, college recruitment and resources, and virtual tours. Use ApplyWeb to apply to hundreds of colleges online.
FinAid, the Financial Aid Information Page, provides a guide to student financial aid. It was created by Mark Kantrowitz, a noted financial aid and college planning author.
MHS School Counseling Department Page
The expert staff of the MHS Department of School Counseling maintains this site of college prep links, New Jersey college links, career exploration links, and more.
This site provides information and resources for college preparation, selection, and application.
Use this US Department of Education site to access FAFSA and other college funding reasources. (BTW, FAFSA stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid") With FAFSA on the Web, you can complete and submit an on-line aid application. Sponsored by the US Department of Education.
Career Links:
CareerOneStop is a comprehensive source of occupational and economic information to help you make informed career decisions. The Occupation Search section provides information on job descriptions, educational level requirements, and projected wages and trends...selected by occupation group and state. Maintained by US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
College Board Online - Majors and Careers Central
The College Board's Career Search helps you to investigate college majors and career profiles. Maintained by the College Board Online.
Find volunteer, internship, other opportunities with outreach or non-profit organizations. Sponsored by Action Without Borders.​
Occupational Outlook Handbook Online
Search this online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The OOH provides vital information for over 250 different types of careers; including training, job outlook, earnings, and more. Maintained by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Curriculum Links:
EBSCO Explora - Educator's Edition
EBSCO's Explora - Educator's Edition is a tool designed to help teachers with lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards and valuable sites for teachers.