Test Prep and Academic Resources
LearningExpress Library: High School PrepStep
Sharpen your school skills and get a head start on preparing for college.
LearningExpress Library: CollegePrepStep
Strengthen your college learning skills and get ahead on your career foundations.
CollegeBoard SAT Suite
Download practice PSAT and SAT tests to sharpen your skills before the big test date. Also learn what assistive technology is available to you and how to apply it to your test experience.
ACT Practice Tests
Practice all four ACT exams before the big test date. Practice tests include questions from previous ACT exams to get you the best practice possible.
Find the Best Fit College
America’s Best Colleges
The venerable U.S. News and World Reports college ranking.
College Navigator
Find the right college for you. Compare over 7,000 colleges and universities across the United States.
College Preparedness Checklist
Find the right college for you. Compare over 7,000 colleges and universities across the United States.
Illinois Board of Higher Education
The official site for the Illinois Board of Higher and Continuing Education
Next Step U
Plan for your life after high school with the help of this site, which offers articles, an online community, information for parents and counselors, career profiles and articles, and college information by state.
Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA
Official website with the online FAFSA form.
FastWeb
Database of over 1.3 million scholarships.
FinAid
Monster’s financial aid site offers info on scholarships (including how to detect a scam), loans, savings, unique types of aid, and college cost calculators.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Providing Illinois students with information and assistance to help make education beyond high school accessible and affordable.
StudentAid.gov
The official site for Federal Student Aid.