COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINE
Freshman
Year
COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
Alphabetical List of US Universities
American College Testing (ACT) - Online
registration and test dates
The College Board (SAT) - Online registration and test dates
College Callers - College scheduled to visit OPRF
CollegeSource - Listing of college
catalogs and course descriptions
Community Colleges - 2
year colleges listed by state
GoCollege - virtual tours, finding
match schools and online practice tests
Princeton Review
Online - College rankings
Vocational Schools - Private post secondary schools listed by state
CAREER EXPLORATION: The following links will provide students with
information that allows them to research careers, helping them make connections between things they
are learning in school and the jobs they will pursue in the future.
The Black Collegian - Career site for students of color
FINANCIAL AID: Federal Student Aid, an office of the U. S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.
FinAid – Free scholarship search
Financial Aid - U. S. Dept of Education
(FAFSA APPLICATION)
ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION (ISAC)
(ISAC) Student information – Financial Aid for a College Education, FAFSA on the Web, College Awareness and Preparation, Mapping Your Future, and Federal Student Aid Information For Students
(ISAC) Parent information – FTC Scholarship Scams Site, College Awareness and Preparation, Mapping Your Future, and Federal Student Aid Information for Parents
SCHOLARSHIPS: The following links help locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.
JOB SEARCH RESOURCES: The following links provide comprehensive job and career information including: career counseling, job and resume web sites, networking and contact information, and interview preparation.
