Office of Diversity and Institutional Partnerships

Student Resource Center

Below are some helpful links to help students succeed in academics and college planning.

Elementary School Links:

http://www.starfall.com/ - Designed for primary students, this site offers students interactive reading resources. Early readers will find an abundance of activities to develop their reading skills.

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html -  Learning that sticks!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ -  Meet the gang and learn to type. Make your way through all 12 stages and you can be a top typist.

http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/default.htm - Games designed to help children understand basic number concepts.

http://kids.yahoo.com/ -  Yahooligans! It’s the ultimate Web guide for kids!

http://www.khanacademy.org/ - The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We're a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere. All of the site's resources are available to anyone.

Middle School Links:

http://www.ssat.org/ - SSAT supports students and families pursuing private school education around the world. Start here to learn about schools, admission testing, and the application process.

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/ - A useful compilation of tips on organization, test preparation, research techniques, and the like.

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html - Time management strategies for improving academic performance. Strategies for better test scores. Improve reading comprehension, concentration and memory.

http://www.khanacademy.org/ - The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We're a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere. All of the site's resources are available to anyone.

High School Links:

http://www.coenet.us/ - TRIO Advocacy 

http://www.studygs.net/ - Study guides and strategies.

http://www.khanacademy.org/ - The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We're a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere. All of the site's resources are available to anyone.

http://www.collegegrants.org/final-exam-study-tips/ - This website provides final exam study tips.

College Planning and Financial Aid

http://www.knowhow2go.org/ - A step-by-step guide to help students start planning for college now.

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - 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.

http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp - 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.

http://www.collegeboard.org/ - 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. 

http://www.fastweb.com/ - Great information on financial aid, scholarship and college searches.  This site is often recommended by college admission reps.

http://www.finaid.org/ - This page provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/ - Visit this award-winning website for government services and information, including information on careers, planning and education, and paying for college.

https://studentloans.gov/ - Student Loan Information

The sites below contain a wealth of free SAT study content including streaming video, a custom study plan creator, and many practice problems. Some even have free practice tests.
Click on the links below to get started: 
http://ineedapencil.com/Index.aspx 
http://www.number2.com/ 
http://www.majortests.com/sat/ 
http://www.freevocabulary.com/ 
http://www.satexamprep.com/ 

https://www.commonapp.org/ - The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application – online and in print – that students may submit to any of our 456 members.

http://www.actstudent.org/ - Register and practice for the ACT test.

http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo - National Association for College Admission Counseling offers online resources for college preparation.

http://www.petersons.com/ - Peterson's is a comprehensive collection of information covering colleges and universities, careers, the application process and financial aid.

http://www.cappex.com/ - College search made simple.