Marian Central Guidance Department

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS/EVENTS

McHenry County College Open House Night

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012  5:30pm-7:30pm
Come and see what MCC is all about!  And, if you're a high school senior, you can apply for free that evening!


**Helpful Hint**  Before attending a college fair, create your own address labels at home that include your name, address, phone number and e-mail.  This makes it much easier when stopping by the college/university booths and they ask you to fill out an information request card!


The internet offers a wealth of information that assists in the college search process. Most colleges/universities have their own websites which provide answers to many questions.

CAREER/COLLEGE SEARCH RESOURCES
(*review disclaimer at the bottom of page)

CareerCruising
www.careercruising.com
Program to match students' interest with possible careers, career exploration, college searches including financial aid and scholarship information. See Guidance for Login codes.

StudentEdge - Peterson's
www.mystudentedge.com
Provides resources for career and college searching, a resume builder, essay writing information and financing options. Also includes free test prep for the PSAT, ACT, SAT,  and AP tests, among others. See Guidance for Access codes.

College 'Scope Online
http://www.CollegeScopeOnline.com?SponsorID=101&SponsorCode=mariancentral
2011-2012 National College Directory.  Includes information about approximately 1600 four-year colleges and universities to aid in the college search. 

College Zone - Illinois Student Assistance Commission
www.collegezone.com
Provides info for both high school students and their parents regarding the college process. Also includes a financial aid calculator that estimates both federal and State of IL financial aid.

Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling
www.iacac.org
Two recommended resources on this site (click "Publications" tab): State Universities in Illinois - At a Glance, and 12 Reasons to Stay in Illinois.

College Board - Developers of SAT and AP programs
www.collegeboard.org
Provides info on testing, planning for college, college searching, applying to colleges. Includes tips on writing essays and paying for college.

CollegeNet 
http://cnsearch.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/CN/index
Allows the user to perform college searches, search for college applications, and find college scholarships.

National Association for College Admission Counseling
http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/Pages/Default.aspx

The Newman Guide for Choosing a Catholic College
www.thenewmanguide.com

The National Catholic College Admission Association
www.catholiccollegesonline.org/

Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities
www.ajcunet.edu

CollegeProfiles
www.CollegeProfiles.com

Fast Web
www.fastweb.com
Provides free scholarship searching as well as college searches.

Princeton Review
www.princetonreview.com

Peterson's
www.petersons.com
Comprehensive college search site that also provides college admission essay tips.

CollegeView - Hobsons
www.collegeview.com

Making It Count
www.makingcollegecount.com

US Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/

Occupational Outlook Handbook - US Department of Labor
www.bls.gov/oco/

KnowHow2GO- American Council on Education 
http://www.knowhow2go.org/

IDES Career Information - IL Department of Employment Security
http://www.ides.illinois.gov/page.aspx?item=35
Provides career, postsecondary education, and financial aid info. Interest Profiler tool used for matching students' interest with possible career choices. Login: click on Illinois Career Information System (CIS), Username: illinois, Password: careers.

College Answer - Sallie Mae
www.collegeanswer.com

Iowa Private College Week - August 6-10, 2012 
www.thinkindependently.com

Wisconsin Private Colleges Week - July 9-14, 2012
www.waicu.org
You'll receive an application fee waiver from each school you visit.

PICU - Private Illinois Colleges and Universities
www.picuonline.org

Associated Colleges of Illinois
www.acifund.org
Includes some of the Illinois private schools.

Independent Colleges of Indiana
www.indianacollegechoices.org
Includes some of the Indiana private schools.

Minnesota Private Colleges
www.mnprivatecolleges.org 
Private colleges week - June 25 -29, 2012

Promoting the Publics
www.promotingthepublics.com
Includes the public universities in Michigan.

Associated Colleges of the Midwest
www.acm.edu
Independent colleges located in IL, IA, MN, WI & CO

Colleges of Distinction
www.collegesofdistinction.com

Colleges That Change Lives
www.ctcl.org

Consortium of Vermont Colleges
www.vtcolleges.org

CollegeWeek Live
www.CollegeWeekLive.com
Free online college fairs.

*Marian provides the website links above as a courtesy/convenience for Marian students and their families. Marian does not endorse any website. Remember to always use discretion when using and giving out information over the Internet.