Hillcrest High School

College Board
SAT Application
http://www.collegeboard.com

College Contacts & Scholarship Info
Find colleges by state, links to online applications
http://www.college-scholarships.com/

ACT Optional Writing Test
This ACT website provides a list of colleges and universities that require or recommend taking the Writing Test. Click on See What Colleges Have Decided about the Writing Test
http://www.act.org/aap/writing/index.html

Student Oriented ACT Website
For answers to all of your questions about the ACT and the OPTIONAL Writing Test, go to www.actstudent.org
http://www.actstudent.org

College Links

University of Alabama
Dream a little...achieve a lot!
http://www.ua.edu

West Point - U.S. Military Academy
When you are a second-semester junior or senior in high school you should start your Admissions Candidate file by filling out a Candidate Questionnaire on line at www.usma.edu/admissions. To request additional information about West Point, write to the Director of Admissions, United States Military Academy, 646 Swift Road, West Point, New York 10996-1905, and you will receive an Admissions Prospectus with a Candidate Questionnaire. You should do this in the spring of your junior year or as soon thereafter as possible. Students in their sophomore year of high school or the lower grades will receive special information on how to prepare for admission to West Point. You must receive a nomination from an authorized source to be considered for an appointment to the Military Academy. You will be evaluated in the areas of academics, leadership potential, and physical aptitude, and must also meet medical qualification standards and Army appearance standards regarding tattoos and brands.
http://www.usma.edu

Samford University
Samford...Inspiring learning, life, and faith
http://www.samford.edu

Career Opportunities

Self-Directed Search
This 15 minute test will provide you with a list of careers that match your interests. (There is a small fee of $9.95 for this service.)
http://www.self-directed-search.com

Occupational Outlook Handbook
This book provides information on over 250 careers. For each career it gives a description of the work, the educational requirements, advancement opportunities, wages and salaries, working conditions, future outlook, advantages, disadvantages, required skills, and related careers.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Education Online Search
This is an excellent site! The information regarding the various careers has proven to be very helpful as I have met with students at Northside High School! Education Online Search is a free college and career education portal, to help you learn about careers and the schools offering education and degrees for the fields you choose. You'll find a collection of more than 400 career articles and education articles to guide you through many aspects of your search, including career descriptions, financial aid tips, advice for adult learners, info on standardized college tests, and more. You'll also find a directory of colleges which let you fill out a simple online form to request detailed school and financial aid information.
http://www.education-online-search.com

Alabama State Personnel Department
View current and continuous job announcements
http://www.personnel.state.al.us

 

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