With all the upheaval in the educational system due to the coronavirus outbreak, high school juniors and seniors are going to be dealing with some uncertainty about their futures. From standardized testing to campus visits to job searches, the list below is a selection of resources that will hopefully help provide some answers.
AP/SAT/ACT test info:
- College Board COVID updates: check here for information on standardized tests
- ACT rescheduled April 4 test moved to June 13
- A message about AP tests from College Board “We’re providing optional, free online AP classes and a new at-home testing option so students have the opportunity to earn college credit and placement.”
- Free online SAT practice at Khan Academy
- Fall SAT Update College Board plans to provide SAT online in the fall if schools do not reopen
Transcript and Admissions Questions
- California State University Admissions adjustments and impact of Pass/Fail grades
- Adjusted Admissions Requirements – University of California
- University of California Admissions impact of Pass/Fail grading
- UC COVID-19 Response
- California Community Colleges A letter from the Chancellor’s office about CA community college applications, grading, and other resources
- Extended College Deposit Deadlines
Virtual Campus Visits:
https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/
https://www.campustours.com/
College and Career Help:
- Online Tips, Strategies, and Advice Strategies for online learning, provided by Northeastern University
- Career Finder Available to anyone with a College Board account
- IB: Coronavirus updates from the International Baccalaureate program
- NACAC college admissions status updates A centralized resource providing updates for college admissions, deadlines, deposit dates, and more – provided by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling
- Fall Plans for US Colleges and Universities The Chronicle of Higher Education is compiling and maintaining a list of colleges and their plans for reopening in the fall.
Financial Aid Info:
- College financing exercise a tool provided by NextGen Personal Finance
- FAFSA Application for Federal Student Aid
- Fastweb Resource for finding scholarships and financial aid
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