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Entrance Examinations
 Websites presented in alphabetical order CollegeBoard 
 This site takes you through practicing for, scheduling, and taking the SAT I and II, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, and AP tests. Includes planning for college, including choosing, getting accepted, and obtaining financial aid. Use the site map to access vocational guidance through the "Major & Careers Central" section. Also has data and research on college pricing, student aid, standard tests, living expenses, and other issues. From the College Board. http://www.collegeboard.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Mar 11, 2009 ETS: Educational Testing Service
Information on the Advanced Placement Program (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers (PRAXIS), the Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT) for reasoning and specific subjects, The School Leadership Series, the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Includes a list of test centers and links to test registration sites. http://www.ets.org/ Topics: California: Education, College and University Education, Education, K-12 Education Last updated May 23, 2006 Kaplan Educational Centers
Information on preparation for standardized admissions and licensing exams: PSAT, SAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, USMLE, NCLEX, TOEFL, CPA and more. http://www.kaplan.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Education Last updated Oct 14, 2002 The New SAT
In 2005, "the College Board has introduced a new version of the SAT that is longer and harder than previous versions and, for the first time, includes a mandatory writing component." This series of news stories reports on the new SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). The site also includes opinion pieces on the SAT from education administrators and links to fact sheets and other resources about the test. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4528303 Topics: College and University Education, Education Last updated Mar 15, 2005 The Princeton Review
Information on all aspects of the college or graduate/professional school admissions process. GMAT, MCAT, GRE, SAT, PSAT, financial aid, graduate school rankings, career information, and more. http://www.princetonreview.com Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Dec 6, 2008 Public Concern About College Admission Tests Addressed by NACAC Commission
This September 2008 release provides an overview of a report that states, among other findings, that "college admission exams -- such as the SAT and ACT -- may not be critical to making good admission decisions at many of the colleges and universities that use them." Includes the principal findings and a link to the full text of the report. From the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). http://www.nacacnet.org/AboutNACAC/PressRoom/2008PressReleases/Pages/AdmissionTests.aspx Topics: College and University Education Last updated Jan 27, 2009 Secrets of the SAT (Frontline)
An exploration of the role of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and how it could affect students' academic futures. Included are investigations of the test preparation industry and racial issues related to admissions policies. Additionally, users may play the role of admissions officers and then see how their picks compare with the admission professionals at the University of California, Berkeley. A history of admission to the UC Berkeley campus is available. There is also a history of the exam and the scoring gaps that exist between the sexes and races. Requires RealPlayer. Transcripts and related links are provided. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/ Topics: California: Education, College and University Education, Education Last updated Mar 15, 2005 Sourcebooks College: Essential Practical Resources for Successful College Planning
An annotated directory "of solid information about colleges and financial aid, as well as all the steps students and families need to take to reach their goals." Covers government aid, scholarships, and grants; admissions, rankings, counseling, community colleges, application essays, athletes, and international students; and the ACT, AP, SAT, and other standardized tests. From a publisher of college and career resources that include The Fiske Guide to Colleges. http://www.sourcebookscollege.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Aug 7, 2007 |
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