Academic Standardized Tests & Practice
Freshman
Explore: 9th graders can take the Explore assessment to prepare for ACT test, plan high school courses, or choose a career path
http://www.act.org/explore/
Sophomores
Ohio Graduation Test: OGT Practice Tests
http://ode.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=1528&TopicRelationID=216
Juniors & Seniors
SAT
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html
ACT and SAT Prep
http://www.testpreppractice.net/
Academic Opportunities
College Board: SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, CLEP
http://www.collegeboard.com/
College Prep and Early College Programs for High School Students: Ohio Department of Education
http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1676&ContentID=49013&Content=59029
College & Career: Preparation & Planning
Ohio Board of Regents: explore and learn about colleges and universities in Ohio
http://www.ohiohighered.org/campuses
College Board: planning for college, find a college, applying to college, paying for college
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index.jsp
Student Aid on the web: academic preparation for college, college admissions, funding college, career exploration and planning
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
College.gov: explore why other first-generation college students went to college and how they have paid for college. Learn what it takes to go to college
http://www.college.gov/wps/portal
KnowHow2GoOhio: steps to take in planning for college
http://www.knowhow2goohio.org/
Access America for students: college and career planning
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/studentsgov.jsp?WT.z_redir=www.students.gov
O*Net Resource Center: the nation's primary source of occupational information.
http://www.onetcenter.org/
Financial Aid for College: Planning & Applying & Scholarships
Financial Planning
FAFSA4Caster: High School Juniors and parents can use the FAFSA4caster to receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/F4CApp/index/index.jsf
SallieMae Education Investment Planner: estimate and compare college costs and repayment options for thousands of college. An easy-to-follow guidance on paying for college based on your budget and financial goals
http://go.salliemae.com/plan/
Applying
FAFSA: PIN application & Free application for federal financial aid for students going to college
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
FINAID: Financial Aid Guide
http://www.finaid.org/
Scholarships
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation: locate local scholarships
http://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/
Financial Aid and Scholarship Wizard: set up a FSA account to search and locate scholarships
https://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/scholarship/scholarship_search_select.asp?13817/
On-Line Homework Resources
Study Skills
Study Skills: a comprehensive study skills guide
http://geosoc.org/schools/pass/
Math
Dr. Math: have a math question? Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
Cool Math: learning mathematics
http://www.coolmath.com/
Algebra Homework Help: Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
http://www.algebra.com/
Algebra Basics: step-by-step visual and verbal tutorials
http://www.algebasics.com/
The Math Page: Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus
http://www.themathpage.com/
Science
Sci Network: a collective cranium of scientists providing answers to your questions about science
http://www.madsci.org/
High School Ace: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, math and more
http://highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm
English & Composition
The Owl at Purdue: English and composition
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/677/01/
The Purdue Online Writing Lab: MLA Formatting and Style Guide & APA Formatting and Style Guide
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History
The Library of Congress American Memory Project: American History resource
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
Foreign Languages
Super Language Websites: multiple online sites for Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, German, TESOL/ESL, Latin
http://www.uni.edu/becker/
Research
Know it Now: Online help from an Ohio librarian
http://www.knowitnow.org
Local Partnerships
Ronald McDonald House: visit RMH’s website
http://www.rmhcincinnati.org/
Educational Talent Search students partner with the Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati each year by contributing aluminum cans tabs. The can tabs are sold by the Ronald McDonald House to raise money to support their house. Ronald McDonald Charities of Greater Cincinnati provides a supportive “home away from home” for families and their children who are receiving treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center or other area hospitals, regardless of their ability to pay.
A TRIO Program for Adults, the Southwest Ohio Educational Opportunity Center