High School /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:18:58 +0200 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb Others /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/457-others /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/457-others  This site provides numerous links to other information sites focusing on the college search. This site is maintained by the professional association of college admission and high school college counselors. 

 The official website for the International Baccalaureate program. Here you will find how universities worldwide consider the diploma-either for entry or advanced standing.  

]]> COLLEGE PROCESS Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:19:25 +0200 Rankings /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/456-rankings /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/456-rankings Not all rankings are created equally!  Make sure to take some time to understand what factors have gone into the ranking and determine whether those factors are what is important to you in your college search.

United States
 - National University Rankings
 - Best College Rankings

Canada
 - Ranking of Canadian colleges/universities. 

United Kingdom
 - Search for top universities in the UK by course

Worldwide


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:  A good general starting point for financial aid. This site also includes information on loans and grants.

:  Lots of information on scholarships and financial aid resources at the state and federal level.

:  All US citizens applying for financial aid from the US Government or colleges are required to use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. This can be completed on line from this Web site.

:  A college blog by Lynn O'Shaughnessy to help students & families find the right colleges at the right price.

: The Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA

:  International Financial Aid & College Scholarship Search

: scholarships web site for US institutions

:  Search by State in the US or click on the "Universities that Award Financial Aid UK" link

:  This site lists financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international students looking to study in the US

]]> COLLEGE PROCESS Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:17:42 +0200 Admission Testing - Online Preparation /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/453-admission-testing-online-preparation /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/453-admission-testing-online-preparation Students interested in taking the SAT or ACT should register online with the links below:

- Students should register for the SAT with the College Board. In addition, this site provides valuable information about the SAT questions, advice on selecting colleges, careers, financial aid and more. Please note the SAT is not available in Egypt until further notice, so arrangements must be made to take the exam abroad should.
- In addition to registering for the ACT exam, the site provides sample questions and test-taking tips. The ACT remains available in Egypt at this time.

English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers.
Some applications will require proof of English proficiency, sometimes for the university application itself and sometimes for the student visa depending on the country system. Registration links are below: 

  - International English Language Testing System
  -  This is the Test of English as a Foreign Language. There are only a couple of Test center locations in Cairo and registration for the TOEFL is to be completed on-line. Additionally, the site offers some test practice questions.


TEST PREPARATION SITES:
- standardized test prep and more!
  - Free on-line test preparation for SAT & ACT
  - Practice for the SAT and feed the hungry

]]> COLLEGE PROCESS Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:16:01 +0200 College Planning /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/451-college-planning /index.php/learning/cac-high-school/104-college-process/451-college-planning /- Register for a free CollegeQuest account to build and compare a list of colleges. This site also contains links to career advice and articles on finding the right mix of colleges.

 - In addition to online registration for the SAT I & II exams, this site provides valuable information about the SAT questions, advice on selecting colleges, careers, financial aid and more.

- Has a database of 3,300 two-and four-year colleges with multimedia tours. Offers college search, online virtual tours and financial aid information.

Sites that help with choosing a college major:
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A site that can be used to explore careers which also provides detailed information on the daily tasks of each profession and skills/attributes that those most successful in the profession possess.  

  

The Occupational Information Network (O*NETTM) database takes the place of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) as the nation's primary source of occupational information.


Explore careers that interest you and much, much more.

The Education Planner -

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