College Resources
The following links provide a number of college resources for students, parents and counselors. The Internet is a great tool, but we do have a few words of caution:
1. We have researched the links which we provide here for you, but cannot guarantee that all the links that are accessible are totally reliable and reputable. This is particularly true the farther you search outside our pages. Please use common sense.
2. The Internet cannot replace talking to a counselor. Counselors can provide services and information which can be personalized to meet your needs. Most times, seeing a counselor will get your questions answered quickly.
College Entrance Testing Sites
American College Testing (ACT)-Provides valuable continuing education information. Student can register online for the ACT Assessment.
The College Board Online (SAT)-A college planning resource, student can register for SAT online.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)-The PSAT is recommended for college-bound juniors and sophomores. This site will provide specific information on the PSAT program.
COMPASS-The COMPASS is a product of ACT that is used by Southeast Community College and some other schools for admission and placement.
Continuing Education Sites
EducationQuest Center - A helpful local site with financial aid information and an online College Funding Estimator.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities-This site provides valuable information on historically black colleges.
NCAA Online-The official site of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Provides students, parents, coaches and counselors information on student-athlete eligibiliby and recruiting at Division I and II institutions.
NCAA Sponsorship-Site lists Division I and II institutions which sponsor specific sports
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The Princeton Review-Students can check out over 300 college rated "best" by the Princeton Review. Can also take a practice SAT and have it scored.
Southeast Community College - Informative site for prospective students to SCC at Lincoln, Milford or Beatrice campus.
University Links - Site provides alphabetical listing of schools, also allows for school sort by State or type of school.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Links for prospective students on admissions, academics, athletics and student, faculty and staff resources.
U.S. Department of Education Student Guide - Information about financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
U.S. News College Rankings-A list of "best colleges" as rated by U.S. News
Common Application - The Common Application is the recommended form of 255 selective colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs.
College Transition
College XPress-General information on the college transition process including an "ask the expert" area.
Study Skills for College Students-Sites provided are excellent resources for students and parents.
Parents/Guardians College Information
Parents Guide to Education-Site provides valuable information for parents of collegebound students on the admissions process.
Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska