Finding money for your education:

Points to remember:

• This process takes time – find/make time & use it well.
• READ carefully for details.
• If you choose to register at sites, find free ones – avoid paying fees.
• Beware of scams – check for a Privacy Policy, never give out Social Security #, financial information, any information you’re uncomfortable giving.
• If you log on to a site, anyone who uses your computer can use the log on information stored on your computer to enter and access your profile. Ensure that your computer is secure (your information is not available to anyone else).
• Check for updates at favorite sites every month or so.
• This process is worth the time it takes – GOOD LUCK!!
• You should never have to pay to find money!

Recommended Books:

The Scholarship Book by Daniel Cassidy

College Information: Search and Compare

http://collegenavigator.ed.gov

College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help individuals get information about nearly 7,000 postsecondary institutions in the United States. Users have the ability to search by programs/degrees offered, type, price, distance from home, school size, available aid, athletic programs and much more; users can also make comparisons of up to four institutions in one view, maintain a list of favorite institutions and even save their sessions.

Essay Writing:

www.essayedge.com/college/essayadvice/course

Study Skills, Math Power, Writing, Motivation & More:

http://www.stthomas.edu/academicsupport/helpful_study_skills_links.htm
Check this one out first! Preparing to learn, studying, classroom participation, reading skills, preparing for tests, taking tests, writing basics.

http://www.mathpower.com/
Designed for the community college adult learner! Basic math, algebra, math anxiety, learning styles. Fun background music.

http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/
Increase your ability to learn independently with these assessments and learning opportunities. Memory, motivation, much more.

http://www.powa.org/
Online Writing Assistant. Choosing your topic, organizing, revising. Variety of essay writings. Documenting your sources (including MLA format).

http://www.motivateus.com/
Inspirational quotes, success quotes, Thoughts for the Day.

http://www.topachievement.com/persevere.html
Perseverance or stick-to-itiveness “is the ultimate success insurance. Learn 11 ways to increase this precious quality.

http://iteslj.org/quizzes/
Self-study quizzes & activities for ESL students.

www.johnspence.com
Visit the College Pages to read about starting a study group, reducing stress in college, picking your dream job.

http://www.ion.illinois.edu/IONresources/onlineLearning/
Is online course the right choice for your? Visit this site to learn about online learning.

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Personality, Learning Styles, and more Goal Setting:

http://www.queendom.com/tests/index.html
Are you a procrastinator? Optimist or Pessimist? Good communicator? Effective goal setter? What’s your EQ = Emotional Quotient?

http://personal.ansir.com/test.htm
This 168-question test provides you with insight into your styles of thinking, working, support strengths, predominant weaknesses. Easy to use but requires about 30 minutes. Very comprehensive results.

http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm
Information about learning styles and Multiple Intelligence (MI) will help you develop coping strategies to compensate for your weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths.

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Online Career Assessments, Information, Articles
Salary & Job Seeking Information

www.quintcareers.com/career_resources.html
Career assessments & information

www.bls.gov/oco/
Description of work, job outlook, earnings for over 3,600 jobs

Additional activities to help with your career decision-making:

• See your SSS Counselor to take additional career assessments.
• Once you know about your career-related values, interests & personality, use the career books available in the WCC Counseling Center, Todd Library, and WCC Career Services or use online resources to research careers; write down pros and cons of each choice.
• Interview people working in careers that interest you.
• Seek additional information & assistance from a WCC counselor.