Post-Secondary Opportunities and Information
Post-Secondary Information Websites
- FairTest - Colleges and Universities who do not require SAT/ACT Test Scores
- Virginia Dept. of Education
- Virginia's Private Colleges - Provides links to admissions, financial aid and information about private colleges in Virginia.
- Petersons On-Line - Broad based information source. Some user options are offered for a fee.
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Information - College profiles related to higher education for Hispanic students
- US New and World Report- Best Colleges rankings as seen in US News and World Report. Be sure to click on "College" to get all the information.
- The Common Application Online - Download the Common Application, which is used by some colleges and universities.
- College Express - General advice & information on colleges
- Northern Virginia Community College - Northern Virginia Community College Articulation Agreements with State Colleges/Universities.
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Provides information about historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Career Information and Planning Websites
- US Department of Labor: Employment & Training Administration (ETA) - A comprehensive employment site from job searches and resumes to exploring career options as well as common employment issues. Be sure to check the links to the top 20 requested items.
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics & The Occupational Outlook Handbook - This definitive job description publication is on line. Click on Publications and Research papers, Then click Occupational Outlook Handbook in the middle of the button group. Be sure to check the employment projections link at the bottom of the page.
- The Riley Guide - Employment opportunities and job resources on the internet
- Career Resource Center - The web's directory of career directories
Gap Year, Volunteering, and Special Programs
- Volunteer Fairfax - Information on the volunteer opportunities available in Fairfax County for students and adults. Be sure to click on "volunteer".
- Job Corps - Information on the Job Corps programs, eligibility requirements, and addresses and telephone numbers of sites across the US.
- AmeriCorps - Information on AmeriCorps as part of Corporation of National Service.
- Peace Corps - Information about the Peace Corps and how to become a Peace Corps and how to become a Peace Corps volunteer.
- Outward Bound - Information about internships available for an alternative year to college directly after high school.
- LD on Line - The interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.
- HEATH Resource Center - The HEATH Resource Center of the American Council on Education operates the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
Special Presentations
- AmeriCorps NCCC: Application & Selection: This webinar covers NCCC’s application and selection process. If you are interested in learning more, please sign up for upcoming webinars and programs here.