Curated OER
Let's Put You in a Louisiana University
Considering a college search project? After picking a possible career choice, and determining if that career needs a technical college or university education, individuals examine a wide variety of sources and select three schools that...
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College Selection and Admission
What do you want to be? What colleges will prepare you for this career path? What are the admission requirements for these institutions? Prepare college-bound learners for the admissions process with a series of activities that ask...
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"Career Day"
High schoolers gain specific knowledge of careers that might interest them and use this information in their college search and application process. They contact alumni to inquire about internships or shadow opportunities.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Virtual Tours of Colleges and Careers
Lesson introducing students to the You University TV website as a way to prepare for college and/or a career. Students are given time to research colleges and careers through the website and add information to a spreadsheet.
Other
U101: Us & Canada College Directory
Directory of colleges, universities, and community college web sites in the US and Canada lists over 3,000 schools by state or province.
Other
College Net
CollegeNET provides a number of services for the college-bound student. These include the ability to search for colleges based on user-defined criteria, a scholarship/financial aid search, and an online application search.
Other
Quintessential Careers: Making the Most of Your Campus Visit
Searching for a college is overwhelming and exciting, but also very confusing. This article encourages visiting the campuses of your choices and offers ways to make those visits more meaningful.
Other
Thomson Learning: Peterson's Educational Portal
Register on this comprehensive site from Thomson Learning Inc. to obtain a huge amount of information on a variety of subjects related to preparing for, searching for, and getting admitted to college.
The College Board
College Board: College Search
Are you looking for information on a college major or a specific college? Use this resourceful site to assist you in making college decisions or to learn more about the college process.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How to Choose a College That's Right for You
Are you overwhelmed trying to decide what college is the best for you? NPR provides an effective article to aid those searching for the college that fits their needs.
US Department of Education
National Center for Education Statistics: Nces Classroom
Just what is the NCES Students' Classroom? In addition to many useful features, this site provides math and statistical activities tailored to a middle and elementary school students.
Other
Thomson Peterson's: Peterson's College Search
Already know the area of study or studies you are interested in? If so, use this search tool to find colleges that offer your major.