SMC Online Resources
The internet is a tremendous source of information as a student plans for his or her future. SMC's guidance department encourages students and their parents to use the following resources in conjunction with regular consultation with the guidance counselor.
Academics
- AP - The College Board's Advanced Placement
- CAPP - The Cooperative Academic Partnership Program
- KSCADE - The K-12 Schools/College Alliance for Distance Education
Career Planning
- PLAN - ACT's PLAN website
- PSAT - Preliminary SAT (used to determined National Merit qualification)
- WISCareer.edu - "An engaging approach to career development and job seeking"
Colleges & Universities
- Minnesota Private Colleges
- Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
- University of Wisconsin System Schools
- UW Online Application
- WisconsinMentor.org - student services website by Wisconsin independent colleges and universities
- Wisconsin Technical Colleges
College Entrance Exams
- ACT - Student Site for ACT test information and sign-up
- ACT Prep Course Registration - for classes at nearby locations
- SAT - College Board's SAT website
Financial Aid
- FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the official forms)
- Studentaid.ed.gov - U.S. Department of Education's financial aid information.
Post-Secondary Education Planning
- AnyCollege.com - College and University Search Information Center
- CampusTours.com - Virtual College Campus Tours
- CollegeAnswer.com - Sallie Mae Planning for College Guide
- UW Help.edu - "Building Access to UW System Schools"
- Mapping-your-Future.org - Online College Planning Guide
- Peterson'sPlanner.com - "Finding your Perfect College Fit"
- PrincetonReview.com - comprehensive college preparation (scholarships and financial aid, choosing a school, aptitude tests)
- Wisconsin International Scholars Program - For UW Madison students looking to add an international dimension to their collegiate studies.
- www.KnowHow2gowisconsin.org was created with a federal grant. Students can study for their ACT and SAT exams for free with tutorials and interactive practice sessions for the two college entrance exams.
