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| Americorps AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. Through the three AmeriCorps programs, mature teens and adults can gain new skills and experiences, help others and earn money for college or graduate school. Find out how! |
| Big Future The new Big Future site by College Board is a free, comprehensive website that streamlines the college planning process. |
| CollegeBoard College Board is a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Through programs such as AP, SAT, PSAT, College Search and My Organizer, the College Board connects millions of students to college success and opportunity. |
| College Handbook 2012-13 This handbook is available in MCPS guidance departments. It offers comprehensive descriptions of 3800 institutions, comparing schools by size, cost, academic programs, admissions requirements, and athletics. Check it Out! |
| College and Career Readiness Initiative A description of the legislative action that defines new expectations for VA students, describes Capstone Courses that reflect more rigorous standards in English and Mathematics and analyzes the link between student achievement in high school and post-secondary success. |
| Fastweb.com The nations largest scholarship website. Provides college search options, financial aid advice, resume and interview tips and job search/career planning matches. |
| Scholarship Opportunities in Your Community There are scholarship opportunities in your community that are often overlooked. Sources include parents' and students' employers, civic and community organizations, churches, and college catalogs and websites. |
| www.SmartCollegeVisit.com Smart College Visit is a college-search and travel planning resource for college-bound teens and families providing travel tools, tips and information on how to get the most from a college visit and much more. Parents can subscribe to a free subscription on this website. It's the educated way to visit campus and plan your college visits. |
| VDOE Graduation Requirements A direct link to changes and updates in requirements, diploma options, and policies to keep students/parents informed. |