College Planning Guide
College Resources
Note:
All links associated with this page were created and maintained by Kathryn Hake, graduate of Juniata College, BS Psychology.
Employed for 19 years by the Chester County Intermediate Unit # 24 in Pennsylvania as an Instructional Assistant, at the Center for Arts and Technology, Brandywine Campus in Coatesville, PA.
Retired in 2000, but continues to support vocational education through this website and as as judge for Senior Graduation Projects at the Center for Arts and Technology, Pickering Campus in Phoenixville, PA.
General Information
About Accreditation of Schools
Academic Environment in US Schools Overview
Accreditation Guide to US Schools
Accreditation of Colleges in the United States
Accreditation in the United States - Recognized Agencies
Career Colleges and Technical Schools
Carnegie Classification Units - Definitions
Degree Options
Diploma Mills - Substandard or Fraudulent Colleges
Early Colleges
Education Pages in Us Newspapers
GED Explanation
Glossary of College Admission Terms
Glossary of College Related Terms
Glossary of College Terms
Glossary of Financial Aid Terms
Glossary of Higher Education Terms
How to Evaluate a School
Is a Career or Technical Program Right for You?
Non-traditional Ways to Get Your Credits
School to Careers Glossary
Special College Programs
Student Guide to Transfer of Credit
Types of Colleges
What is an Apprenticeship?
What is Career and Technical Education?
What is Career and Technical Education -
What is Vocational Education
US Education System
Accreditation Overview
Accredited Distance Learning Institutions
Degrees and Professional Certificates Explained
Domestic Exchange and Study Abroad Programs
Education in the USA
Education in the USA - US Info
Education Planning - US Department of Education
Education Resource Organizations Directory
GED - General Education Development Information
Higher Education Systems in the States
No Child Left Behind Act - PDF
Organization of US Education System
Pocket Guide to US Higher Education 2002 - PDF
Smart Student Guide to Studying in the US
Structure of the US Education System
Types of Schools
Preparing for College
Adult and Returning Student Information
Action Plan for High School Seniors
America's Best Colleges
America's Best College Values - Princeton Review
Application Organizer Checklist - PDF
Calculators for College Planning
Can Learn - Education Resources in Canada
Choose the Right School - US News
Choosing a Career or Vocational School
Choosing a College Major
Choosing Your Major - JobWeb
College and Career Planning Notebook
College and University Rankings
College Application Checklist
College Board - Plan for College
College Credit for Career Experience
College Financing 101- PDF
College is Possible - Planning for and Choosing a College
College Planning Power Point Presentation
College Planning - College Planning Network
College Planning Checklist
College Planning Checklist Year by Year
College Planning Checklist - NRCCUA
College Selection Checklist - PDF
College Students Planning a Career
Comparing Colleges Worksheet - PDF
Comparing Schools Worksheet
Courses to Take to Prepare for College
Decision Making Guide
Distance Education Resources
Financial Aid Glossary
Financial Planning for College
Glossary of Terms for College Applications
MyPlan.com - Career and College Planning
Plan Early - PDF
Planning for College - US Dept of ED
Preparing for College - StudyWorks Online
Preparing Your Child for College
Returning to School - Graduates and Adults
Scholarships and Financial Aid Information
State Aid Resources
Steps to College Articles
Students.gov - Comprehensive Information Portal
Think College
Transfer Student's Rights and Responsibilities
Writing the College Application Essay
Finding a School, College, Technical Training
Apprenticeships
Career Colleges and Technical Schools
Certification Finder
E-Learning Guide
Online Learning Programs
School Search IPEDS
- School Links and Resources
- Schools - Agriculture
- Schools - Animal Science
- Schools - Arts
- Schools - Auto Body Repair
- Schools -Auto Service
- Schools - Broadcast Media
- Schools - Business
- Schools -Carpentry
- Schools - Computer Science
- Schools - Construction
- Schools - Cosmetology
- Schools - Culinary
- Schools - Engineering/ Science
- Environmental Studies
- Schools - Graphic Arts/Printing
- Schools - Health Occupations
- Schools Horticulture
- Schools - HVAC
- Schools - Landscaping and Design
- Schools - Security, Law
- Schools - Welding, Metal Arts
- Technical Schools by State
Help with Getting into College
Applying for Admission and Finding Aid
College Admission and Financial Aid Checklist
College Application Help
College Fairs
College Search - College Confidential
College Transition
College Prep 101 - Tutorial
Entrance Tests Information - AP, GRE, SAT, TOFL PRAXIS
Planning for College
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Steps to College
Trade Scholarships
Test Preparation
ACT.org
College Board Tests
College Power Prep-SAT ACT
GED Online
Practice GED Exam
What Can I Do With This Major/Degree
Careers for Your Major - KU
Career Ideas - What can I do With a Major in
Guide to Career Decision/Major Choosing - FSU
Majors and Careers
Major Match Sheet - FSU
Major Resource Kit -UDEL
Major Web Links - NIU
Misconceptions about Choosing a Major
What Can I do with a Major In - KSU
What Can I do with a Major In -UNCW
What Can I do with a Major in - NCSU
What Can I do with a Major in AU
What Can I do with a Major in MUOhio
What Can I do with this Major - Purdue
What Can I do with this Major - WCU