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On this page you will find links to a number of sites that contain useful information about study skills, test preparation courses, adolescent issues, the college search process, financial aid, and related career information. If you have any questions on how these sites work, please do not hesitate to consult your counselor.
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How-to-study.com - comprehensive Link
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4/21/2010
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This will link you to a site that provides study skills by topic including subject, test taking, studying, remembering, listening, note taking, and more.
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How to Study Link
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4/21/2010
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This will link you to a site that shares study skills, time management tips, organizational hints, how to write for a subject, and more.
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Study Skills Link
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4/21/2010
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This will link you to a web guide to free educational resources including subject guides, reference sites, study tips, and more.
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Test Anxiety Counseling Services Link
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4/24/2010
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University of Buffalo
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| The following sites contain career related information to look at as you consider your college major and school choice. |
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College/career Quickstart: based on your PSAT Link
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4/24/2010
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This will link you to the Collegeboard’s college and career planning tool based on your PSAT results and how you answer some questions presented on this site.
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Mapping Your Future Link
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4/24/2010
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"At Mapping Your Future, you can find out more about planning for your future — whether you are preparing to go to college or are already a college student."
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O*Net Online Link
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4/24/2010
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Tools for career explanation and job analysis.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Dept. of Labor Link
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4/24/2010
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"For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more. You can also view frequently asked questions about the Handbook."
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One Source: Illinois Work Info Link
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4/24/2010
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CIS is the Career Information System with comprehensive resources for education, careers, scholarships, and more. Included is access to information about occupations, wages, employment projections, and videos of people doing their job.
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What's Next Illinois? Career and College Planning Link
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4/24/2010
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College Admissions' Guide - What They Look For PDF (250.11 KB)
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7/28/2010
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A quick guide to what college admissions offices look for and how to stand out from the crowd. Published by Fastweb
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Common Ap (Seniors) Link
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4/23/2010
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The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admissions
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PACC Credit and the College Application PDF (10.4 KB)
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5/2/2010
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This document covers frequently asked questions about PACC credit courses taken at Benet Academy.
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Test Score Report - ACT (Seniors) Link
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4/23/2010
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Benet does not send your test scores to the colleges admissions offices; the testing agency sends scores directly. Click here after you have received your official score notification and submit scores to your college choices.
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Test Score Report - SAT (Seniors) Link
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4/23/2010
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Benet does not send your test scores to the colleges admissions offices; the testing agency sends scores directly. Click here after you have received your official score notification and submit scores to your college choices.
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| In addition to these resources that are focused on financial aid, more information on financial aid is found under many college search resources. |
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Explanation of College Financial Aid DOC (26 KB)
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4/24/2010
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FAFSA Pin Link
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4/23/2010
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FAFSA application requires a secure PIN number which is used to electronically sign your FAFSA application. Sign up for your PIN before completing the FAFSA application.
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid Link
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4/24/2010
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You will need to register for a pin number before completing your FAFSA form. The pin number will be used to sign your FAFSA form. Go to http://www.pin.ed.gov to apply for your pin. Then complete your FAFSA form at http://www.fafsa.gov
Site provides general information about the major federal student aid programs and allows families to obtain information about the FAFSA and/or to complete this form for financial aid on the web.
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CollegeAnswer.com Link
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4/24/2010
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Parent Resources for Education Preparation. Comprehensive source of financial aid information including scholarships, grants, loan programs, etc.
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Fastweb Link
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4/24/2010
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Comprehensive scholarship information and one of the Internet’s largest free scholarship search sites.
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FinAid! Link
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4/24/2010
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Comprehensive scholarship information including loans, grants, scholarships, a calculator tool, etc.
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Student Aid On the Web: Federal Loans and Aid Link
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4/24/2010
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U.S. Department of Education. Information about all Federal Student and Parent Financial Aid, need and non-need based.
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Naviance Link - (Family Connection) Link
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4/21/2010
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Site includes college search tools, scattergrams of GPAs and test scores of recent Benet graduates who applied to specific colleges, scholarship database, application status, and more. Guest password is Redwings until student account is established in spring of sophomore year. If you would like more details about how to use Naviance, click the Naviance Support link below
Juniors were registered on Naviance last December and can now access Naviance with their email address and password. Parents can log-in to the system in one of three ways:
1. have their student add “Parent Information” to their profile page. Parent can then request their own registration information from their student’s counselor and have an individualized account. (this is the recommended option)
2. log-in to the system as their student (requiring the student’s email address and password)
3. enter as a “Guest” using the password “Redwings” (limited information will be available)
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Naviance Support DOCX (17.57 KB)
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American Universities Index Link
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4/21/2010
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Maintained by the University of Florida
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Association of Benedictine Colleges & Universities Link
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4/24/2010
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List of Benedictine Colleges and Universities
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Beginning the College Search Process PDF (77.23 KB)
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4/23/2010
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A helpful guide for parents and students to review at the beginning of Junior year.
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Christian Colleges Directory Link
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4/21/2010
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College Board Link
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4/21/2010
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Comprehensive site includes college search process, financial aid information, related career topics, etc.
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College Navigator Link
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4/21/2010
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Direct link to nearly 7000 colleges and universities. Provided by The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
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College View Link
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4/21/2010
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Comprehensive site includes college search service with profiles of 3000+ colleges/universities, virtual tours of selected schools, financial aid information, and career planning tools, etc.
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Information for Athletics - NCAA Eligibility Link
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6/9/2010
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Information for Athletes - Varsity Edge Link
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6/9/2010
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Varsityedge.com - "Varsityedge provides information for parents, student-athletes, & coaches on the college recruiting process and what it takes to play at the next level."
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Junior Year Timeline: Month by Month DOC (26.5 KB)
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4/24/2010
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A month by month plan for college search and testing requirements. All Juniors are encouraged to print this document and post it at home as well as in their locker.
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Information for Performing & Visual Arts Students Link
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4/24/2010
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Steps to College - Newsletter to Guide the Process Link
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4/24/2010
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Published by the NACAC - National Association for College Admission Counseling.
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The Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself PDF (2.48 MB)
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4/24/2010
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Ask yourself these 10 questions before you start your college search.
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Visits - What to ask on your college visit PDF (584.9 KB)
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4/24/2010
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XAP Link
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4/21/2010
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Comprehensive site includes college search process, financial aid information, career planning tools, college comparisons, etc
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The new Benet Academy curriculum guide contains general academic information and policies, course descriptions, course planning guide, graduation requirements, test information, and more. The guide contains a search feature so you may easily find the information you are looking for by typing keywords into the "Find" box located in your Adobe Reader. You will need the free Adobe Reader to view the guide. Copy and paste this link in your browser to download the Reader:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/?promoid=BUIGO |
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Curriculum Guide 2010-11 PDF (454.33 KB)
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