Pre-College Testing
Most baccalaureate colleges
and universities require students to take the
ACT or SAT Reasoning Test as a prerequisite for
admissions. Community colleges do not require
such tests but give their own placement tests
prior to registration for classes. Students
should check specific entrance requirements with
College Admission offices to make sure they know
which tests are required and to determine
whether any SAT subject tests are needed.
Students may register
online for college admissions tests at the ACT
or College Board websites. Both websites also
offer free online practice tools, but there are
many other test prep resources. Students should
visit their local library, neighborhood
bookstore or the Career Center for test prep
guides. Many local school districts, including
the Issaquah School District, offer classes
through SATPrep.org. Local private schools or
tutoring agencies such as Sylvan, Huntington
Learning Center, the Tutoring Club and a variety
of national organizations (the Princeton Review,
Kaplan and Petersons) also offer test prep
assistance.
Helpful websites for registration and test
prep:
ACT
SAT
Reasoning Test and Subject Tests
Prep Courses:
One of the
best preparations of the SAT is the Preliminary
SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMNQT).
The PSAT is a national test offered once a year
in October. Top scorers may qualify for
national merit scholarship consideration.
Student sign-up is in the Liberty Counseling
Office every fall.
College Preparation and
Planning Resources
College Searches
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Collegeboard
A comprehensive website that covers many
topics from pre-college testing to college
selection to writing essays to admissions.
It also offers a checklist for those who are
applying to college.
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Peterson's
Peterson's is a comprehensive collection of
information covering colleges and
universities, careers, the application process
and financial aid.
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SchoolsintheUSA.com
Schools In the USA is a free college prep
resource which allows students to explore
colleges and career
paths.
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UnivSource
Index to all US public & private colleges,
community colleges, & universities which
is organized by State.
Includes contact information (mailing address,
admissions email, important telephone and fax
numbers).
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CollegeData
This is a college advisory service that
helps students find the right college and
strengthen their admission chances.
One feature helps predict chances of getting
in based on the school's admission
statistics from previous years.
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College Navigator
This site offers a college search with
side-by-side comparisons and other useful
information like campus crime statistics,
accreditation and financial aid offered to
students.
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College View
This site also offers a college search with
a side-by-side comparison feature. It
allows students to easily request
information from schools of interest.
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Washington Council
This website gives you information on
high
school-college conferences,
Washington State financial Aid, and all
colleges/universities (public/private),
community and technical colleges in Washington
State.
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Washington State Community and Technical
Colleges
This website is designed to
to help students discover career interests,
explore educational options, and determine
the technical or community college which is
the best fit.
Financial Aid
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Career and Colleges
This site has information on colleges,
scholarships, and loans.
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FastWeb
Great information on financial aid,
scholarship and college searches. This
site is often recommended by college
admission reps.
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FinAid
This page provides a
free, comprehensive, independent, and objective
guide to student financial aid.
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Student
Financial Assistance
Visit this award-winning website for
government services and information, including
information on careers, planning and
education, and paying for college.
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U.S.
Department of Education
This site has various
resources on scholarships, college costs,
state aid and links to other websites.
Federal Student Aid
This site contains "Funding
Beyond High School: The Guide to
Federal Student Aid" a FAFSA link, school codes, college
search, plus links to other resources
FAFSA
Official website for the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This site can be
used for filing the FAFSA. Students can print a
FAFSA on the web worksheet. It links
to FAFSA4caster where families can get an
early estimate of their eligibility for
federal student aid.
PIN
This is where students and parents can request
a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The
PIN may be used as an electronic signature for
FAFSA on the Web, for renewal or corrections of the FAFSA
College Planning, Scholarships, and
Financial Aid Related Links for Students With
Disabilities
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Guidelines to consider as you choose a
college
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LD
Online
This is a website for students, parents, and
other professionals. "Requesting Academic
Accommodations" is posted on this site along
with other useful articles related to learning
disabilities.
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WAPED
Washington Association on Postsecondary
Education and Disability is the organization
of disabled student service providers in
Washington State. WAPED posts guidelines for
disability documentation on the website.
Links to Colleges
College Sporting Information
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NCAA
This is the official NCAA website. If you are
a student-athlete planning on attending
college and participating in sports, check
this out.
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NCAA Clearing House
This is the website to go to to complete the
initial eligibility clearinghouse form that is
necessary if you are planning to participate
in college sports. Also, the "Guide for
College-Bound for Student Athletes" is
available.
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