Furthering Your Career

Research Opportunities After High School

• State Council on Higher Education for Virginia
  Provides links to college-related resources and address opportunities in Virginia after high school.
• Types of Colleges
  Describes the different types of colleges.
• Service Academies
  Provides links to all the service academy websites.
• Military Opportunities
  Provides links to the different military branches.
• Registered Apprenticeship
  Find out ways to get on-the-job training.

Schools in Virginia

The following sites provide links to websites and accreditation status.

• Virginia Public Colleges and Universities
• Private and Out-of-State Colleges and Universities Certified to Operate in Virginia
• Private Career and Technical Institutions

Searchable Databases of Colleges by Interest Area

• Peterson's College Quest
• U.S. College Search
• College Board

College Rankings

• The Princeton Review Best Colleges
• U.S. News & World Report College Rankings

Testing Information

• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
  Information regarding the SAT including dates, fees, and sample tests.
• ACT
  Information about the ACT including dates, fees and sample questions.
• TOEFL
  Information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language that may be required for non-native English speakers.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

Financing Your Education

• College is Possible
  Articles about financing college and links to various websites.
• The Student Guide to Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
  Information about applying for federal financial assistance.
• The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria

Online searchable scholarship databases:

• FastWeb
• Financial Aid Information Page
• Scholarship.com