USEFUL LINKS

OSTP High School U.S. History Test - offers a college search quiz that generates a list of possible colleges and universities based on area of study, location, school type, tuition range, etc. http://www.collegeview.com/collegesearch/index.jsp

Colleges of Distinction - offers a self-assessment quiz to help you find the colleges that offer the programs, atmosphere, and activities that fit your needs. http://collegesofdistinction.com/

Engineering Options - discover "why engineering," find your dream job, and read about current engineers at work. http://educatingengineers.com/career-specialtieshttp://www.discovere.org/discover-engineering/engineering-careers

My Majors - provides useful advice on finding a college major and what you can do with that major in the work world. Use Code: COF2K9 for a free advisement report. http://www.mymajors.com/

Occupational Outlook Handbook - online resource for reasearching careers - job descriptions, current salaries, future outlook, training, resources http://www.bls.gov/ooh/a-z-index.htm

Sallie Mae, Inc - scholarship searach, college database, cost calculators, application hints, self-assessment tools to match interests with majors and careers. https://www.salliemae.com/

US Government Student Site - financial aid, career development, and education planning https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.actionhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/

Cappex - Free resources for college searches and financial aid/scholarships https://www.cappex.com/

APPEX - College Prep https://www.appexecutives.org/

OSU has put together a mini-program for college-bound students to help choose a college, choose a major, and gather information about financial aid & dorm/college life. It is not strictly about OSU!! http://www.collegeprep101.com/

eCampus - useful resources for all aspects of college planning, including online campus tours. http://www.ecampusnews.com/

Okcollegestart - Official source for planning for college in Oklahoma and offers advanced tools to help you prepare for, apply to and pay for college. This is AMAZING!!!! https://www.okcollegestart.org

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education - a great resource for students and parents on all things related to college planning, college/universities, financial aid, etc. www.okhighered.org

UCanGo2 - Resource for students and parents for information about the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's programs - Gear-UP, OK's Promise, OK College Start and OK Guaranteened Student Loan Program www.ucango2.org

US Gov't College Planning Site - New site dedicated to college planning https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/redirects/college-gov

What Will They Learn - a guide to what college rankings don't tell you. This free resource focuses on seven key areas and is designed to help you choose a college and decide if the the colleges you are considering really prepare graduates for success after college. http://whatwilltheylearn.com/

DMV-Permit-Test.com - provides free access to a wealth of driver-related resources, including: Free online permit practice tests based on the actual contents of each State’s Driver Manual, free online motorcycle tests, driver's training, frequently asked questions latest official Driver’s Manuals. https://DMV-Permit-Test.com