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HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCES

Academic Standardized Tests & Practice 

Freshman

• Explore: 9^th 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

• ACT
  http://www.act.org/
• SAT
  http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html

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.collegeboard.com/
• 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://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public
• Clermont Educational Opportunities:  paying for college, preparing for college, and resources at college
  http://www.ohiocan.org/GovInit/Preview/index.aspx?ProjectKey=25

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

• Brunner Math:  mathematics resource
  http://www.brunnermath.com/
• 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/

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.