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California Virtual High School Test Prep
Practice for the SAT, ACT or brush up on your vocabulary skills. Online practice questions provide guidance when you get an answer wrong and explanations when you get an answer right. You will have to register, but it is free!
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Campus Tours

Take a virtual tours of college campuses across the country. The site includes virtual tour from over 800 universities, web cam views, interviews with students and faculty, interactive maps, movies and more.
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College Board Online
You'll find information on the Advanced Placement Program, the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and the SAT including test dates, sample questions, and online registration for the SAT. You'll also find a planning guide for college and a scholarship finder.
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The Princeton Review
You'll find information on financial aid, careers and majors, colleges, as well as tips on applying and preparing for college. Try the Counselor-O-Matic that matches up colleges and universities with student interests, skills, GPA, and test scores.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

U.S. News College Rankings
If you like lists and rankings, check out this site where you will find yearly rankings of colleges in a variety of categories. You will also find articles about choosing the right school, tips on the application process and financial aid, and a GPA calculator.
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Lesson Plans

Marblehead High School Internet Lesson Plans for College & Career Planning
This series of internet-based lesson plans are designed for 9-12 students to help them explore career and college options.