Gibson Elementary School: Parent Resources

College Resources

General college information

Requirements for the Universities of California: High school requirements for Universities in California.
State University Requirements: High school course requirements for students who plan to attend state universities.
Princeton Review: A wealth of college information
College Board: The SAT test plus testing and college preparation information
ACT: The ACT test and other resources
SAT: The SAT test and other resources
Federal Student Aid: A financial aid site for students, parents, and counselors
FinAid: Student aid resource site

Nearby Universities and State Colleges

Sacramento State University: State University located near Woodland.
San Francisco State University: Located in San Francisco, CA.
University California Davis: UCD is located in Davis CA.
University California Berkley: UCB is located in Berkley CA.
University California Santa Cruz: UCS is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
University of California Requirements: High school course

College rankings

Top 100 National Universities 20 15: Compiled by U.S. News & World Report

Virtual tours

eCampusTours.com: Virtual campus tours of over 1,200 college campuses
CampusTours: A gateway to online campus tours

What are my chances at this school?

UC StatFinder : Provides detailed access on undergraduate admissions and enrollment at UC campuses
Get Your Chances of Admissions: Quantify your chances of getting into a specific college
College Chances: Predict your admission chances to 1,700 colleges and universities

Testing calendars

SAT Calendar : SAT test dates and registration deadlines
ACT Calendar : Current ACT test dates

About the different tests

PSAT: Preliminary SAT and the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test
SAT: College admissions test accepted by nearly every college in the U.S.
SAT Reasoning Tests: Assesses student knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics
SAT Subject Tests: Measures knowledge or skills in specific subject areas
ACT: Used for college admissions; an alternative to the SAT
AP: Information about Advanced Placement testing

Test prep resources

Coach: Test prep resources presented by Triumph Learning
ACT Online Prep School Edition: Online registration and prep for ACT
Eureka One on One Review: Take a practice SAT or ACT
vocabulary.com: Fun ways to improve your vocabulary
admissiontests.org : Test prep resources

Search for colleges

National Center for Education Statistics: Links and searches to colleges and universities
U.S. University Directory: Profiles of state universities and other colleges by state
University of Phoenix: Links and searches to all Phoenix campuses by state
Peterson’s: Find colleges by degree programs of interest

Reading lists for students

Young Adult Library Services Association: Outstanding books for the college bound
College Board: 101 great books for college bound readers

Online education links

University of Phoenix Online: Degree and program information
American Intercontinental University (AIU) Online: Earn a degree online
DeVry University: Technical programs available
Jones International University: Specializing in business and computer courses

Two-year college resources

Woodland Community College: Located in Woodland, and feeds UC Davis and Sacramento State University.
Community College Review: Profiles of community and junior colleges
Axia College: Online education offering associate degrees; affiliated with the University of Phoenix
League for Innovation in Community Colleges: International consortium of community colleges
American Association of Community Colleges: State-by-state information on community colleges

Career Resources and Vocational Information

Millitary Careers

Today’s Military: General information about the military as a career option
Army: Official website of the U.S. Army
Navy: Official website of the U.S. Navy
Coast Guard: Official website of the U.S. Coast Guard
Marines: Official website of the U.S. Marines
Air Force: Official website of the U.S. Air Force

Personality and career assessment

Ageless Learner: Learning style assessment
The Princeton Review: A brief test to learn more about careers (users must set up a profile before accessing the test; search the site for “Career Test”)

Vocational information center

Career Guide to Industries: Link your favorite subject in school to a possible caree

Financial Aid Resources

Scholarship search

Read this before searching for financial aid.

Scholarship.com: Find money for college
FastWeb: Financial aid and scholarship search
College Board: Search for scholarships to pay for college
School Soup: Free search of available scholarships
Sallie Mae: Free scholarship search
Tuition Funding Sources: Scholarships, college and career information
FinancialAidTips.com: Tips and resources for a financial aid search

Financial aid calculators

Financial Aid (Estimated Family Contribution): Estimate your expected family contribution for college tuition and expenses
FinAid: Financial aid calculator
ACT: Financial aid need estimator

Financial aid links

Federal Student Aid: An Office of the U.S. Department of Education focusing on post-secondary education (or call 1-800-433-3243; TTY 800-730-8913 for hearing impaired)
FinAid: Student guide to financial aid
Students.gov: Student gateway to the U.S. government resources
FAFSA: Online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application
College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees: Scholarships including contact information

Minority, Low-Income, First Generation Student Resources

Pathways to College: Help for underserved communities
Education Planner: College planning information in Spanish
White House initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans: Outreach to Hispanic-American students and their peers (also accessible in Spanish)
Congressional Spanish Caucus Institute: English and Spanish information on planning for college and obtaining scholarships; free publications
Hispanic College Fund: Helping Hispanic students obtain college degrees and professional careers
United Negro College Fund: Help for African American students wishing to attend college
FinAid: Financial aid site for minority students
Black College Search Get the scoop on college admissions, financial aid, Greek life, and more for historically black colleges.
American Indian College Fund: Providing scholarships and support for American Indian students
American Institute for Managing Diversity: Advancing diversity through leadership, education, and research
American Indian Higher Education Consortium: Provides a unifying voice for the nation’s tribal colleges and universities
U.S. Department of Education/Office of English Language Acquisition: Working to ensure that English language learners and immigrant students attain English proficiency and achieve academically
The Black Collegian: A magazine targeted to African-American students and other students of color seeking information on careers, job opportunities, graduate/professional school, internships, and study abroad programs.
Hillel: Jewish resource for colleges
Gates Millennium Scholars Fund: Providing scholarships for outstanding minority students
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Providing college scholarships and educational outreach to the nation’s Latino
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: Championing Hispanic success in higher education
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education: Promoting fair and unbiased college admissions for African American students
Quality Education for Minorities: Dedicated to improving the education of African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Mexican Americans, and Puerto Ricans.
Tribal Colleges, Native Studies Programs, and Indian Education: Links to Native American educational institutions and resources

Students with Disabilities Resources

Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD): Providing services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education
Attention Deficit Disorder Association : Dedicated to providing information, resources, and networking opportunities to adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders : Serving individuals with AD/HD and their families
Learning Disabilities Association of America : Advocating for individuals with learning disabilities
Learning Disability Resources : A collection of resources on various aspects of learning disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities: Working to ensure that the nation’s 15 million children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life
U S Department of Special Education (IDEA): Working on behalf of children with special needs and their families
CA Special Education Department Resources: This is helpful information for parents that explains the IEP process and other resource pages.
National Institute for Adult Literacy: Providing leadership on literacy issues, including the improvement of reading instruction for children, youth, and adults
Parental Rights Under IDEA: This web page provides helpful information regarding parent rights for kids who have disabilities.

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Parent Resources

Parent Resources

YOLO County Resources

Teaching Resources For Parents

Spanish Resources