WUE
What is WUE? (pronounced WoooWee)
If you are a resident of a WICHE state (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education), you are eligible to request a reduced WUE tuition rate of 150% of the resident rate at one of the 145 participating schools in the West.
Search the WUE database to see which institutions participate, and which programs they have available at the WUE rate.
CollegeInsight
With CollegeInsight you can view a snapshot of important data and a relevant comparison between colleges, or start with a topic that interests you, then dig deeper to see how specific colleges, states, or school types compare.
Map your college major
ACT, Inc, who produce the Explore, Plan and ACT test, has a cool interactive map to help explore and figure out college majors and potential careers. Check it out.
College testing and free test prep
The College Board administers the SAT and their site has information about locating and registering for a test, getting scores, test taking tips and more. At ACT.org you can register to take the ACT exam and also apply for the financial aid need estimator. Test taking tips and strategies.
Learning Express is a database that the library has that lets you take free practice tests .
Princeton Review, Kaplan and Barrons are all sites that want to sell books or test prep programs, but the websites have free information, practice tests and tips as well.
Click [more] for some websites and books we've found that allow you to take free practice tests for SAT, ACT and AP exams.
FAFSA
Enables parents and/or students to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) forms online. Almost every school requires this form to be filled out in order to be considered for any type of financial aid. This form can be submitted any time after January 1 for the following fall semester. The earlier this form can be submitted, the better.
Want to get an idea how much aid you might except? Try fafsa4caster.
Click here for more college planning info.
College Testing
The College Board administers the SAT and their site has information about locating and registering for a test, getting scores, test taking tips and more. At ACT.org you can register to take the ACT exam and also apply for the financial aid need estimator. Test taking tips and strategies.
Learning Express is a database that the library has that lets you take free practice tests .
Here are some books the library has to help you prepare:
The Official Study Guide for all SAT Subject Tests
Nailing the New SAT
Barron's How to Prepare for the New SAT
Barron's Verbal Workbook for the New SAT
The New SAT
Princeton Review, Kaplan and Barrons are all sites that want to sell books or test prep programs, but the websites have free information, practice tests and tips as well.
ACT's are coming!
Colorado began requiring all juniors to take the ACT exam in 2001. Arapahoe Library District can help you prepare!
Learning Express is a database that the library has that lets you take free practice tests .
Here are some books the library has to help you prepare:
McGraw-Hill's 10 ACT Practice Tests
The ACT for dummies
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Find more ACT Prep books.
Take a free test from a book or through our online resources. Freshman and Sophomores, you may want to try a test just to see how you do. [more]
It’s SAT Time!
Sharpen Those #2 Pencils and Put a Fresh Battery in the Calculator –
It’s SAT Time!
Many students take the SAT during the fall or spring of their junior year. You can also take it in the fall of your senior year - just be sure you take it before your application and scholarship deadlines!
Planning for College
by Cheryl Schubert, Librarian
Spring is here, and it’s easy to start thinking about baseball, outdoor activities, summer vacations, and summer jobs. But it’s also a great time for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to think about colleges! The SAT, ACT, essays, applications and college choices can cause lots of stress. This process can actually be fun if you’re prepared! The Arapahoe libraries have some good sources that can help you every step of the way!
Here are some of the good sources to look at: