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= College and Career Research Resources = = =

**For career advice from a former hiring manager, check out the [|Ask A Manager] blog...daily posts and TONS of great advice on hundreds of topics.**

Do you know that you need to do a bunch of things, but don't know when you should? Check out this senior year planning calendar: [|http://mappingyourfuture.org/collegeprep/seniorcalendar.htm#september] And don't stress if you're 'behind'...just get busy! You might find LOTS of useful info on their website...check it out! []

Lots of good career info here...the **College Access Network**...sponsored by the Governor's Office of Education and the U.S. Department of Education: []

You can create an account and explore what they have provided for students thinking about their future. Keep in mind that it's designed for residents of Virginia, but you can get good college planning information from this site.
 * Similar to AZCIS, check out what the state of Virginia offers for career & college planning...The Virginia Education Wizard.** []

**Would you like an opportunity to receive college credit by taking a test?** The U of A (and most other colleges) offer CLEP Exams (College-Level Examination Program) to allow you to earn credits for such subjects as American Government, Algebra, Pre-Calc, French, German, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, History and many others. A complete list of CLEP exams awarded credit at the U of A can be found online at @http://catalog.arizona.edu/2009-10/policies/clep.htm There is a fee for each exam, but it is less than tuition for the course! For more information about CLEP testing visit @http://www.testing.arizona.edu/ Information about CLEP testing can be found by clicking on the link on the left-hand side of the webpage, or you can call 520-621-7589. If you want general information about the CLEP test, you can check out the College Board website: @http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html CLEP tests are available for many colleges and universities.

Find out how AP, IB or CLEP scores will transfer to any of the Arizona universities or community colleges at **aztransfer.com** Just click the link to the "exam equivalency guide" on the top of the page. Another nice feature of this website is the "course equivalency guide" where you can see how Pima Community College (or any other Arizona community college) credits will transfer to any of the Arizona universities. www.aztransfer.com

//A few more useful websites: // Degreesearch.arizona.edu Designed by the University of Arizona, this site gives students the tools to identify a major that's their perfect match.

Net Price Calculator This calculator is specific to the University of Arizona, however due to recent legislation, all colleges and universities are required to have a cost of attendance, or net price, calculator on their website.

FAFSA 4caster This site, hosted by the federal government,will help you understand your options for paying for college. After providing some basic information, you will receive an estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.

**Know How 2 Go** is a great resource for high school students of all ages. The website offers lots of relevant advice and a virtual tour of a campus, to find out answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about college. []

Everything you want to know about Health Careers. **ExploreHealthCareers.org** is a free, multi-disciplinary, interactive health careers website designed to explain the array of health professions and provide easy access to students seeking information about health careers. []


 * Varsity Outreach** has helped several colleges create safe, secure, official communities in Facebook for prospective and admitted students. You can interact with admissions counselors and current students, plus you can connect with other prospective and admitted students from our area or who share your interest in a given major or activity. Check out the list of colleges at: []

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE..."woo-ee") is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE..."wik-ee"). Students who are residents of WICHE states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs //outside of their home state// at a reduced tuition rate. WICHE states include: Alaska, **Arizona,** California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.[|**http://wue.wiche.edu/**]
 * Western Undergraduate Exchange Program**

Check out **AZTransfer.com**...lots of info about what transfers from one public institution of higher education //(like Pima CC)// to another //(like the UofA).// []
 * Wondering what courses will transfer from one Arizona school to another?**

[|**www.metedu.org/rcac**] Created in Tucson, this is an information and referral center designed to serve Tucson and Pima County students, parents, counselors, and educators. It offers a free online database with local and national information about colleges, careers, scholarships, financial aid, and academic resources**.**
 * Regional College Access Center**

Take the short My Majors quiz and receive five college majors matching your interests and academic experience. You can obtain an advisement report summarizing your inputs and ten ranked major recommendations.[|**www.mymajors.com**]
 * Trying to figure out what to major in?**

**www.youniversitytv.com** You can choose a state and then find a college or university you'd like to look at. Start with the College Video Tours tab.
 * Want a quick virtual tour of hundreds of universities? Check out YOUniversityTV**

**College Grazing** guides students and parents through the whole process of selecting, applying and paying for college. It has a great collection of interest surveys designed to help students think about why they want to go to college, the type of college that matches their interests, and the types of college programs for which they might be best suited.