{"id":217,"date":"2019-09-12T18:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T18:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling-new\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2024-08-19T19:42:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T19:42:13","slug":"college-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/college-resources\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">College Resources <i class=\"fas fa-building-columns\"><\/i><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Guides, Tips, and Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/researchcollaboration.org\/uploads\/10-WaysToPrepareTeens-ParentGuide.pdf\">10 Ways to Prepare Your Teens for College &amp; Work<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A guide for families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/journeytocollege.mo.gov\/\">Journey to College<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Helps Missouri students and their families plan and pay for college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.campusprogram.com\/\">Campus Program<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 University, college, and employment resources that guide you from high school to your dream job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure-media.collegeboard.org%2FCollegePlanning%2Fmedia%2Fpdf%2Fcampus-visit-checklist.pdf%3F_gl%3D1*mu7nzf*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE1MzI5OTAyOTcuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeV9Lbzd2SEgzQUlWdzhESUNoMEJMQTN2RUFBWUFTQUFFZ0xhZ3ZEX0J3RQ..&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHbcA_HGuHY6_DTwMsWD99TKfRMYw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Visit Checklist<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 How to make the most of your trip to a college\/university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegeboard.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHA3Isp0d-zBxYxjM8gslxQfHhgoQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CollegeBoard<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Connecting students to college success and opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Ftalk.collegeconfidential.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGbkyhHuqRPS9NZ7ZaWiMDj9qnSeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Confidential<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 \u201cThe world\u2019s largest college forum.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegemajors101.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHPtDdioWNCfBAu47z08NTzKkbubQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Majors 101<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 \u201cThe #1 Resource for College Majors Information\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fnces.ed.gov%2Fcollegenavigator%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNF5Dy1VB-LjeStIwJ7e3CG02M9niw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Navigator<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcollegescorecard.ed.gov%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFoAqBniJZThyEwbenB3_dKLp8Iew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Scorecard<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Find out more about a college\u2019s affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B99qcfBwQbyhTzJiVWNwd2RxMlZQTFdYS2VJNU11dmRCdHRv\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Definitions of College Admissions Options<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Helpful sheet that outlines the college admissions process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fairopportunityproject.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNF64I2MWSNhy3aqrceB2DBE0MZD5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Opportunity Project<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Free document produced and shared for students in the Midwest; comprehensive guide on college, how to apply and afford it, and then completing applications\/recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/\">Fastweb&nbsp;<\/a>\u2013 Find your dream school and a way to pay for it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1w6zAKZE4dxRpnb-JVMBwSePZ_MSdMi-Wdj0qpyv-qzM\/edit\">Letters of Recommendation \/ Academic Resume<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Form to give to your recommender, academic resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdhe.mo.gov%2Fresources%2Fhighschool.php&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNG8cYCJhaoGSekXw7rU0d6FHDwpZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missouri Dept. of Higher Education<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Links and resources for high school students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.princetonreview.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNH9yZNGhctNjCcztw-1OkQ3yxz9qA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Princeton Review<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 \u201cTo help students achieve their aspirations through education.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salliemae.com\/college-planning\/tools\/scholarship-search\/\">Sallie Mae Scholarship Search<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Helping families and students understand how to pay for higher education and create a financial plan for all school years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.transitionyear.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHRkeh-9Mh9MyIxQ63nD0uvS8sgCQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transition Year<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Your source for emotional health at college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">College Links to Help You With Your Search (Community, Online, etc.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org\/\">Accredited Online Schools &amp; Colleges<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A searchable directory of online colleges and universities that allows you to find a school that fits your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1PXt2flluLa0EqVafOYYgzDQAeQwlvL4HoBzXwydElbw\/edit\">ACT Scores Required for Admissions &amp; Scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Document updated annually for popular Missouri colleges\/universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/ib\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/10\/ib_transfer_credit_by_university.pdf\">IB Transfer Credit by University<\/a>&nbsp;<em>\u2013 created by Dr. Rossiter, LSN IB Coordinator<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.affordablecollegesonline.org\/\">Affordable Colleges Online<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Resources on distance learning and a variety of general college resources are linked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcckc.edu%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFGUa9HN2QkWLL2546PgNK3Ow6K2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolitan Community Colleges<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A popular educational destination for many LSR7 graduates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naia.org&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHZe8zUTyeNDBf0vjtrEu3NIhoOzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAIA<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 The governing body of small collegiate athletic programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eligibilitycenter.org&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEkmmaeDOtyS8021-lPFNKC9xeGTg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCAA Eligibility Center<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Explore Div 1 and 2 eligibility requirements for collegiate sports as well as register to participate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlineschools.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFlRfL-ui-jOvtDFFU2DPHxD8bzMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OnlineSchools.org<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Search the most extensive database of online schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onlinecollegesdatabase.org%2Fonline-colleges-in-missouri%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNE1Sz9EL-4Li5rDRN2CBQtgSC-pcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Colleges Database<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A database of 2 and 4-year colleges in Missouri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.schoolinks.com\/login\/k12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SchooLinks<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">College Rep Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We are very excited to introduce LSR7&#8217;s college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks!  All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them become career, college, and life ready. As a college partner, you will have the opportunity to join the platform. When you Join LSR7&#8217;s network as a college representative, you have the following options:\n<\/p> <br>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule events with schools <\/li>\n<li>Post internships and scholarships for students<\/li>\n<li>Record short selfie videos answering student questions <\/li>\n<\/ul> <br>\n<p>To connect with LSR7 on SchooLinks create a new account or log in to an existing account using this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.schoolinks.com\/onboarding\/district_college_rep\/Ej5ybe\/\"> SchooLinks <\/a> <\/p>\nIf you need help, contact SchooLinks using the chat button in the bottom right of any SchooLinks page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>College Admission Reps: <\/strong>We now use Rep Visits for our scheduling. You can go to <a href=\"http:\/\/counselorcommunity.com\/\">CounselorCommunity.com<\/a> to see our schedule and find a time that works for you to visit LSNHS.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading signup\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.schoolinks.com\/en\/articles\/4513083-student-how-to-log-in\">Students: How to Log In to SchooLinks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling-new\/scholarship-resources\/\">Scholarship Resources<\/a>?<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>College Resources Guides, Tips, and Other Information College Links to Help You With Your Search (Community, Online, etc.) College Rep Visits We are very excited to introduce LSR7&#8217;s college and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-217","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=217"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}