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Useful Guidance Links

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Useful links for career search, academic improvement,
  
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Complete List of Maine Colleges
A complete list of Maine Colleges with web links
 
Common Application
The Common Application is accepted by nearly 400 colleges and universities. 
 
Job Corps
Information related to career searches includes great section on resumes.
 
Choices Planner
Greenville High School students, you must create a portfolio in the student section using our Site ID of 1033994 and our password in lower case. (hint: password is the name of the town where Greenville High School is located.)
 
College Board
Great information for students and parents, register for a free account, prepare for SAT testing, register for testing
 
Accuplacer Testing Information
The following Accuplacer information was obtained from the SMCC website:
Free Accuplacer Test Preparation Resources:
SMCC Downloadable Study Guide:
http://www.smccme.edu/download/upload/accuplacer_guide_05-20-08.pdf.
. Sample Accuplacer tests: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/AssessCtr/studyguide.htm: http://www.aims.edu/student/assessment/studyguides/ ; www.mccfl.edu/pages/1484.asp; www.studyguidezone.com 
. Arithmetic and Algebra Review: http://www.nv3.commnet.edu/BCASERTA/MATHREVIEW 
. Algebra Review: http://algebrahelp.com  
. Math Review: http://amby.com/tests/math  
 
Academe Program
An early college distance education program designed to offer qualified high school juniors & seniors University of Maine courses, using state-of-the-art teaching and learning technologies combined with on-campus experiences.
 
Finance Authority of Maine
A great financial aid resource, also scholarship information
 
Maine Educational Services
Scholarship opportunities
 
FastWeb
A free scholarship search.
 
Weekly Scholarship Alerts
 A free, weekly scholarship search delivered to your email address.  It will contain some advertising links as well.
 
Zinch Scholarship Search
An on-line scholarship search.  Home of the 3 sentence scholarship essay!
 
FAFSA application site
Use this site to complete your Free Application Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)... there is no charge for completing your FAFSA form.
 
Financial Aid Audio Files
Answers to key financial aid questions in the words of Maine's college financial aid administrators.
 
Financial Aid and Scholarship Wizard
U. S. Department of Education source for free information on preparing for and funding education past high school.
 
FAFSA4caster
Obtain an early estimate of eligibility for federal financial assistance
 
The Career Key
"What career would fit me best?" How many times have you asked yourself this question? It is a common question, and a good one. Research shows that the match between your job and your personality plays a major role in your job satisfaction and success.

 
Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire
A short quiz to inform you of your learning style.
 
Occupational Information
The O*NET system serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
 
Official Benefits Website of the US Government
GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.

 
Career Exploration
Find the career that is right for you. This site matches your interests and abilities with different career options.
 
GET A LIFE
A financial planner game sponsored by the Finance Authority of Maine.  The game matches careers with budgetting.
 
Career Zone
Match your Holland Code to various careers
 
O-Net interest profiler
 
Paper version of the FAFSA
A link to the 2010-2011 paper version of the FAFSA is located on the Finance Authority of Maine webpage.  The link is listed under financial resources. The 2011-2012 version will be available in early Jan. 2011.
 
Register for your FAFSA Pin
Your FAFSA pin is necessary to "sign" your completed FAFSA form. A pin is needed for both the student and a parent.