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The following links are intended to provide students resources that will help them to become successful in the areas of time-management, study skills, organizational skills, and goal setting.
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Academic Tips
www.academictips.org/acad/index.html
Study tips from people all around the world |
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Success4Students
www.success4students.com/main/students.1.asp
Studies show that poor use of time, not lack of intelligence, is the leading cause of poor academic performance. This website is designed with the goal of helping students develop valuable time management skills |
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High School Ace
highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm
High School Ace is a web directory of the best free educational resources for teens, complete with study tips, homework helps, and subject guides. |
Career |
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The following links are intended to provide students resources that will help them become successful in the areas of career exploration and planning, teamwork, hobbies and vocational interests, interview skills, job readiness skills, job search skills, resume and cover letter preparation, college planning, and financial aid.
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WV Mentor
www.wvmentor.com
Your online portal to WV Colleges and Universities, Career Center, College Planning, Test Prep, Financial Aid, etc. |
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.bls.gov/oco/ocoiab.htm#A
This is a great site that the counselors use on a regular basis when providing career counseling. Students can type in the name of any job title and explore the nature of the work, qualifications, earnings, etc. |
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School to Careers
www.careers.iptv.org/
This is a great website with streaming videos of over 220 careers designed to help you explore their career interests. All you have to do is type in a job title or choose from the list provided then click on the video. You will see real people, performing real jobs and explaining "a day in the life of..." |
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www.college.gov
www.college.gov
Cool videos and other stuff, intended to provide inspiration and hope to all students, and encourage them to consider and pursue a postsecondary education. |
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WV EDGE
www.wvtechprep.wvnet.edu/edge.htm
Earn a Degree Graduate Early - everything you need to know about taking college classes for free while attending high school |
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The Official ACT Website
www.actstudent.org
Register online at your convenience and learn everything you need to know about the ACT college admission exam |
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SAT
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html
Everything you need to know about the SAT college admission exam |
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WV Community and Technical Colleges
www.wvctcs.org/institutions.asp
This site provides you with links to all WV CTCs. Not sure what that is? Check it out! |
Financial Aid |
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FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
The Official Federal Financial Aid Website - apply for all types of federal grants, loans and workstudy programs here |
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WV Application for State Level Financial Aid Programs
www.wvapply.com
This is where students go to apply for the Promise Scholarship and WV Higher Education Grant programs. All seniors should complete this application along with the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov before March 1. |
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PROMISE Scholarship
wvhepcnew.wvnet.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65&Itemid=1
Information about West Virginia's merit based scholarship program |
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FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
Free Scholarship Search Engine - set up an account and complete an ongoing scholarship search tailored to your individual eligibility criteria |
Military Careers |
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Futures Magazine
todaysmilitary.com/futures
A resource designed to provide you with valuable information regarding today's Military Services, offering a look into the lives of real Service men and women and an honest look at their career paths. |
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Air Force
www.airforce.com/
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Air National Guard
www.ang.af.mil/
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Army
www.army.mil/
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Army National Guard
www.1800goguard.com/
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Marines
www.marines.com
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Navy
www.navy.com
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Personal/Social |
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Teens Health
kidshealth.org/teen/
Safe, accurate, doctor approved information about the things that matter most to you. Check it out! This is not a boring website. |
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Mental Health Information
www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info
This site provides easy to read and understand information related to mental health issues sorted by issue, disorder and treatment. |
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Boys Town, It's Not Just for Boys
www.boystown.org/AboutUs/hotline/Pages/Infofacts.aspx
Free, crisis counseling available 24/7. Call 1-800-448-3000, anytime day or night. Many other great resources available, too! |
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National 1-800 Crisis Hotlines
www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm
An extensive listing of crisis hotlines |
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Your Internet Guide to Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
www.addictionrecoveryguide.org
The Addiction Recovery Guide assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find help that best suits their needs. From evaluation to residential treatment, we have selected a range of outstanding programs and resources. (Recommended by WVDE A-Z Interventions and Resources) |
Parent |
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ACT Information for Parents
www.act.org/path/parent/
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Most Valuable Parents
www.mvparents.com
I love this website and use it personally, as a parent (Mrs. Jones). All parents want to be "Most Valuable Parents" who help their children and teens make smart choices and avoid pitfalls of growing up. Unlike advice sites, MVParents.com is your trusted, research-based resource for with tips, ideas, and strategies for raising smart, strong, responsible kids. Check it out! |
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My Child's Academic Success: Helping Your Child Series
www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html
The Helping Your Child publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. |
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Family Education Network
life.familyeducation.com/parenting/teen/34357.html?detoured=1
This site full of expert advice related to teen health and safety, social and emotional issues, responsibility and values, and family issues, designed to assist you with the monumental task of being the parent of a teenager. |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
www.family.samhsa.gov/
Keeping your family mentally healthy and drug free! |
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USA.gov - Resources for Parents of Teens
www.usa.gov/Topics/Parents_Teens.shtml
Official information and services from the U.S. government for the parents of teens. |
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SAT Information and More for Parents
www.collegeboard.com/parents
The College Board website provides valuable information about the SAT college admission test, scholarship search and the financial aid process. Check it out! |