The US Department of Education has much information for Students, Parents,
Teachers, and Administrators. To access their site go to http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
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Preparing
Find out what you need
to do to prepare for education beyond high school.
Education beyond high school can give you
choices that may not otherwise be possible, open
doors to better paying positions, and give you the
opportunity to do the things you enjoy most. By
advancing your education, you can expand
your possibilities and increase your career
choices.
Financial
assistance programs and requirements often vary
from school to school. Always check with your
school before applying for financial aid.
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| Students |
| Assess
Yourself |
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The first step to finding the right program and
type of school for you is to evaluate your
interests. This self-assessment will help you
examine your interests and goals, and offers some
ideas about fields of study and careers that might
be right for you.
For more information about which career fields
are growing fast, how to get the training you need
for the job you want, and where to look for a job,
visit Career
Voyages.
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| Planner
Timeline |
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Find out what you should be doing each year of
high school to start preparing for college.
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| Student
Planner |
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Use this tool to enter your high school courses
and standardized test scores and determine whether
you meet the minimum requirements of the schools
of your choice. Please be patient if we don’t
currently have the academic requirements of your
college choice; we are adding more as we receive
them.
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| Take
the Tests |
| Once you have assessed your
interests and determined what type of program you
want to enroll in, you may be required to take one
or more standardized tests. Here
you will find more information about common
standardized tests and what you need to do to
prepare for them. |
| Kids and Parents |
| Start
Early |
| Because it's never too early
to start planning for what you'll do after high
school, we've developed a resource for elementary
and middle school students called "Think
College Early." It's a great way to learn
about your post-high school options. |
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| Parents |
| Preparing for your child's
higher education is a long-term commitment. Find
out here about higher education savings plans and
what you can do to help your child get ready for
life beyond high school. Parents can also find
relevant information in "Think
College Early". |
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| College
Savings Calculator |
| Assess
Yourself |
| The first step to finding the
right program and type of school is to evaluate
your interests, if you haven't already. This
self-assessment will help you examine your
interests and goals and offers some ideas about
fields of study and careers that might be right
for you. |
| Things
to Consider |
| There are hundreds of things
to consider while you are making decisions about
what to do after high school. Here are a few
points to take into account before you commit to a
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| Understanding
the Costs |
| Most people believe that
school is much more expensive than it really is.
Although some are expensive, there is most likely
a school near you that is within financial reach. |
| Types
of Schools |
| Once you have an idea of what
your interests are, it's time to figure out what
kinds of schools offer programs that match those
interests. Whether you are considering 2-year,
4-year, vocational, or private career schools,
make sure that the school is accredited and
participates in the Federal Student Aid programs.
If you are not sure, contact the school to find
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| College
Selection |
| Find the colleges right for
you. Select criteria to match campuses from across
the U.S. to your needs or if you already know the
name of your college of choice, search by the name
of the college. |
| Campus
Tours |
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Explore the campuses by browsing through the
detailed profiles and key information of each
college.
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| Participation |
| To see if the schools you are
interested in participate in the Federal Student
Aid programs, search for schools that are Title IV
participating. |
| Distance Learning |
Lots of schools are
experimenting with distance learning--whereby
students access lectures or course materials via
the Internet or through other electronic media
rather than in person. Whether a distance learning
course or degree is right for you is a matter of
personal preference. You should note that not
every distance learning course or degree is accredited
and/or eligible for federal student aid. To find
out whether you can receive federal student aid
for your program, check with your school's
financial aid professional. For more information
about distance learning, click
here.
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Use this handy calculator to determine how much
you could or should be saving to meet college
expenses, and how to maximize your savings
efforts.
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Choosing
Get
advice on how to find the right
school for you.
You've taken all the tests and
made the grades, and now it's the
moment of truth—deciding where
to go to school! With so many
schools to choose from, it could
take forever to find the perfect
one for you.
Financial
assistance programs and
requirements often vary from
school to school. Always check
with your school before applying
for financial aid.
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"Our children ... deserve an education
worthy of this great nation. Together we will make sure that every child learns
and no child is left behind."
President George W. Bush
At the heart of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a
promise to raise standards for all children and to help all children meet those
standards. In support of this goal, President George W. Bush is committed to
promoting the very best teaching methods. Well-trained teachers and instruction
that is based on research can bring the best teaching approaches to all children
and help to ensure that no child is left behind.
The law recognizes that parents are their children's first and most important
teachers, and, for children to be successful in school, parents and families
need to be actively involved in their children's learning. They need to become
involved early and stay involved throughout the school year.
In support of President Bush's commitment to giving parents and teachers
tools to help children succeed, the U.S. Department of Education has developed a
number of publications featuring the latest research and most effective
practices in subjects such as reading, homework, and staying drug free. This
catalog provides brief descriptions of each volume, as well as information on
how to obtain these publications in hard copy or online. Each is provided at no
cost. This catalog will be updated as new publications become available. In the
meantime, readers are invited to check out the various titles listed here.
The research-based, yet easy-to-understand information in these publications
can help families and educators make good decisions about children's learning.
Well-informed parents and teachers are essential to an America where every child
will be educated and no child left behind.
"There is no more powerful advocate for children
than a parent armed with information and options."
Rod Paige
U.S. Secretary of Education
