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Wonder what kind of college is right for you? Want to know more about an academic area? These sites are designed to help you learn about your higher education options: colleges and universities, community and junior colleges, as well as professional and technical education. Explore here to get ideas about what to do after high school!

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Guides to Colleges and Universities

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AFS: American Field Service :: http://www.afs.org/AFSI/

Wonder about being a global exchange student, a volunteer in an international organization, or a host family for another AFS student? Visit the AFS website!

Campus Champs :: http://www.educationplanner.org/

Are you hoping to be a student athlete in college? This site can help you choose a school, improve your game, and learn how to succeed in the classroom and your sport!

College and Career Guide for Deaf Students :: http://gri.gallaudet.edu/ccg/index.html

Useful guide from Gallaudet University to help you with planning a postsecondary education. "It contains a comprehensive listing of 149 programs available to interested, qualified deaf and hard of hearing students."

College is Possible :: http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CIP1

"With planning, preparation -- and the right information -- college is possible for almost every American." Get that information here! Features include preparing for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college. This site particularly addresses the needs of traditionally underserved communities.

College Preparation and Access :: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/college.html

Students with disabilities will find helpful links to sites that address college issues. Topics include financial aid, computing labs, distance learning, transitioning to college, and more.

Funding Education Beyond High School :: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2008-2009/english/index.htm

This site provides an overview of the Student Financial Assistance Programs, as well as how to apply for aid.

Getting Ready for College: Advising High School Students with Learning Disabilities :: http://www.kidsource.com/Heath/gr.html

This site offers advice for high school students with learning disabilities who are interested in attending college, including information on the application process, choosing the right college, and legal rights and responsibilities.

Health Resource Center :: http://www.heath.gwu.edu/

George Washington University sponsors the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for students with disabilities. You'll find valuable resources here.

Mapping Your Future :: http://mappingyourfuture.org/oslc/

This nicely designed, easy to navigate site provides helpful information about college and career planning, and has sections for middle to high school students, college students, parents, and loan borrowers. It's sponsored by a number of different student loan corporations, so it's in the best interests of the sponsors to make you understand as much as possible about applying for and getting loans for school, but the other sections are also well done.

MyFuture :: http://www.myfuture.com/

This site has information for high schoolers about getting a job, managing money, and careers with the military.

nextSTEP Magazine - Your Life, After High School :: http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/default.aspx

Pick a state/province and a subject, and nextSTEP will give you the college and university information that matches. This online magazine also provides articles related to higher education, advice for college-bound students and tips for scholarships.

PinkMonkey :: http://www.pinkmonkey.com/

Pink Monkey is a study resource targeted for junior high, high school and college students. It offers a library of free online literature summaries with a number of study guides and book notes.

The Princeton Review :: http://www.princetonreview.com/

Explore colleges, learn about entrance examines, access online applications, find school rankings, and get advice on funding higher education and careers. Sections of the site are devoted to those pursuing graduate studies and for educators working with college applicants.

Students.gov :: http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/index.jsp

Check this valuable resource from the federal government when you are beginning your search. It can help you focus your interests, learn about federally funded programs, and provide career guidance.

Think College :: http://www.thinkcollege.net/index.php

Disabilities do not have to prevent you from going to college. The Institute for Community Inclusion offers advice, a searchable database and discussion groups which can help lead you toward a college degree.

Wolfram|Alpha :: http://www.wolframalpha.com/

Wolfram Alpha quickly locates facts, graphs, definitions, tables, numbers, formulas, and other data. Use the "Examples" page to browse and see all the different topics covered.