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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.

• Academic Tips www.academictips.org/acad/index.html Study tips from people all around the world

• 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

• 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.

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.

• WV Mentor www.wvmentor.com Your online portal to WV Colleges and Universities, Career Center, College Planning, Test Prep, Financial Aid, etc.

• 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.

• 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..."

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• SAT www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html Everything you need to know about the SAT college admission exam

• 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!

• FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov The Official Federal Financial Aid Website - apply for all types of federal grants, loans and workstudy programs here

• 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.

• 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

• FastWeb www.fastweb.com Free Scholarship Search Engine - set up an account and complete an ongoing scholarship search tailored to your individual eligibility criteria

• 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.

• Air Force www.airforce.com/

• Air National Guard www.ang.af.mil/

• Army www.army.mil/

• Army National Guard www.1800goguard.com/

• Marines www.marines.com

• Navy www.navy.com

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• National 1-800 Crisis Hotlines www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm An extensive listing of crisis hotlines

• 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)

• ACT Information for Parents www.act.org/path/parent/

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.family.samhsa.gov/ Keeping your family mentally healthy and drug free!

• 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.

• 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!