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the WEB
Fulton School System
Georgia Department of
Education
"Where Students Come First"
Guidance and Counseling Department
Susan McCarthy, Director of Guidance and Counseling
Vivian Snyder, College/Career Counselor 2000-2001 Career Exploration Resources: These sites will help you to identify your interest and abilities and will assist you in your investigation of numerous occupational opportunities. Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) Ask your counselor for the password and ID needed to use this program at home. (password and id changes monthly) The Career Interests Game Career Questionnaire Welcome to Your Future Occupational Outlook Handbook O*NET, The Occupational Information Network What You Do With a Major In...? Lifesplaybook Mapping Your Future Health Careers Financial Aid Resources: These sites will assist you and your parents in planning for postsecondary education. You should become familiar with scholarships very early so you can prepare to compete for them. FAFSA on the Web Federal Government Student Resources FastWEB. The very best scholarship search site available on the web. Educaid Great information for students, parents, and educators regarding the financial aid process. Funding Your Education A federal publication with general information regarding financial aid (updated annually). Free copies are available. HOPE/Georgia Student Finance Commission/Georgia colleges and technical institutions Financial aid information unique to Georgia and the Georgia HOPE Program MOLIS Scholarship Search A minority scholarship database Looking for Student Aid A federal publication. Free copies are available. The Financial Aid Information Page The best site for current and practical information on the financial aid process and a free scholarship search. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal financial aid forms necessary for receiving federal aid; these forms are also necessary to the Georgia HOPE scholarship and grant. Sallie Mae Financial planning Postsecondary Education Search Resources: These sites can assist in your search for continuing your education beyond high school. Occupations will require a certain level of education (2-yr. College, 4-yr. College, Technical Colleges/Institutions, Military, Special Purpose Schools). Once you know the level of education you will need, you can use these sites to assist you in your quest. Common Application This site will allow you to apply to several colleges (check the list) using the same application. The Georgia Applications and Electronic System (GAEASY) Great site if you are planning to attend a Georgia Public College/University; will also link you Georgia Career Information System with the user ID and password (check with your counselor for this information); this site will give you the most current information regarding Board of Regents admissions criteria for Georgia Public Colleges/Universities. Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions National Association for College Admission Counseling Peterson's Education Center Colleges and Universities Search Simple homepage search College Board Online College Board offers valuable information on a variety of subjects including college selection, testing and career planning Duke Talent Search Embark.com Georgia Technical Institutions and Adult Education Great site for students who have chosen occupations that demand the technical college education. (Georgia Public Technical Colleges) Currently Georgia has four Board of Regents colleges (Valdosta, Clayton, Georgia Southern, Albany) that offer the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (4-yr. Degree). Two-Year Colleges A national college search for two-year institutions National Electrical Contractors Association's JATC Apprentice School Joint Apprentice and Training Center Military Career Guide Online This site is for students who may consider the military as way to continue their education after high school. Parenting Resources: These are sites that can assist parents in the educational process and career planning process for their children.. Preparing Your Child for College Federal publication; 96-97 edition however still good information available Think College Early A great site for preparing young people for higher education Handouts for Parents Parents Guide to the Internet Stepfamily Network National PTA | Violence Kids Crisis | What you can do The You Can Handle Them All Web Site Testing and test taking skills Kaplan Test PrepSAT Prep ACT Educational Testing Service Network SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, LSAT, Praxis Series (teacher exams) also offers SIGI PLUS Job Skills JobSmart: Resumes & Cover Letters Index Misc. Sites NetGuide: Education guide Classrooms Connect For Kids
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