Academy Day 2012

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
8001 Brecksville Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141

Saturday May 14, 2012
10:00 am to 12:00 Noon

If you are between the ages of 17 and 23 (25 for Merchant Marine Academy) and you will graduate from high school by June 2013, you are eligible to be considered for a nomination to a service academy. Please join Congresswoman Betty Sutton and representatives from each of the academies on May 19 th to learn more about our nation’s military service academies.

The deadline to apply for a nomination is November 15, 2012. Contact Congresswoman Betty Sutton’s office at 330-865-8450 or 1-866-317-9980 to RSVP for Academy Day.

Warning! College Admissions Assistance LLC is a Scam!

The College Admissions Assistance business out of Arlington, Texas is targeting families in our area. You need to know they will charge you thousands of dollars for something you can have for free through your high school guidance office and college admissions representatives. Please read the report on the Better Business Bureau.  Call the Guidance Office for any questions or concerns. 330-996-0023

http://www.bbb.org/fort-worth/business-reviews/educational-consultants/college-admissions-assistance-llc-in-arlington-tx-222153102/ 

ACT Prep Class at Walsh Jesuit High School

Click Here to download the ACT Prep flyer.

Helpful College Planning and College Financing Information

Choosing the Right School for You!
Financing Your College Education
"Should Teens and College Students Have Credit Cards?" Article

Helpful College Planning Links and Information

Getting Started in the College Process
College and Career Preparation - See how the STVM Guidance Dept. preps our students for the future
Steps to College - From Freshmen year to Senior year
Choosing a college - Choosing the right college for you
CommonApp.org - 300 schools accept the Common Application, register online, etc.
MyPetersons.com - Everything you need to stay on top of things when planning for college. IT'S FREE!

College/University Search
Ohio Public University Search - Search the Public Universities in Ohio
Ohio Private College Search - Search the Private Universities in Ohio
50 State University/College Search - Search Colleges and Universities in all 50 states
AICUO - Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio
CTCL School Profiles - 40 Colleges That Change Lives - A student-centered college search process
College.gov - Resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education
CollegeMeasures.org - Website focuses on key outcomes measures including graduation rates, first year retention rates, education related cost per student, cost per degree, student loan default rates
College Navigator - Designed to help prospective students compare college on factors such as net price, programs offered, retention and graduation rates, financial aid, campus safety, and accreditation

Standardized Testing Information & Preparation
ACT Test - Know the dates and schedule online
SAT Test - Try the test question of the day
Princeton Review - Standardized test preparation services, supplemental education services, etc.
Study Guide Zone (ACT) - Free ACT study guide with test information, practice questions, etc.
Study Guide Zone (SAT) - Free SAT study guide with test information, practice questions, etc.
SAT Subject Tests - Measures knowledge/skills in a particular subject, test dates/fees, register online, etc.
Khan Academy - Free SAT prep videos

Scholarships, Grants, Loans & Financial Aid Information
Scholarships - There is money out there for you! Keep up with your Scholarship applications
Scholarships 101 - One of the largest scholarship search engines available today
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid Pin - Get your Pin number for the FAFSA
Fast Web - Scholarships, Student Loans, Financial Aid and FAFSA - all in one website!
Financial Aid Calculator - Calculate your college cost
Think Ahead - College Financial Planning Software
Expected Family Contribution - Estimate how much your family will be expected to contribute
Federal Student Aid - Info. from the U.S. Dept. of Education on preparing for funding higher education
Federal Student Aid Gateway - Calculate eligibility for federal aid, including grants
OASFAA - Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Stafford Loans - Fixed-rate student loans for undergraduate and graduate students
Student Loans by Citi Bank - The one-stop website for all different education based loans
Ohio College Opportunity Grant - Provides need-based tuition assistance to Ohio residents
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship - Tuition assistance to children of deceased or disabled Ohio veterans
Nurse Educ. Ass. Loan Program - Assistance to Ohio students enrolled in approved Ohio nurse program
Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund - Assistance to children and spouses of safety officers killed in the line of duty

NCAA Eligibility Information
NCAA Student Eligibility Center - Vital information for the NCAA eligibility/certification process

Misc. College Information
Student Education Programs - Pre-College Summer Program Opportunities for Students
College Academic Support - Information for College-Bound Students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, or Other Disabilities

Military Academies

Below you will find a variety of links for the United States  Military Academies. It is an honor to be accepted into any of these schools. The students that attend any of these schools are offered opportunities many can not find at a traditional university. If you are interested in any Military Academy please see Mrs. Knapp or one of our college counselors.

West Point: http://www.usma.edu/
Naval Academy: http://www.usna.edu
Air Force Academy: http://www.usafa.af.mil/
US Coast Guard Academy: http://www.cga.edu/  
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: http://www.usmma.ed