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Databases: Test Prep & Applying to College
Brainfuse CollegeNow
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Provides live help 1-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Connect with a guidance counselor for help with college applications, admissions interviews, and financial aid opportunities. Get individualized feedback on application essays and other writing.
Brainfuse HelpNow
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Provides live online tutoring 2-11 p.m. daily, plus a writing center (get individualized feedback on your paper). Use SkillSurfer to access a learning library for kids, teens, and adults on school and career topics.
Test Prep Websites
Khan Academy
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Practice exercises and instructional videos for math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation content.
Choosing a College
College Navigator
College Scorecard
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Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Paying for College
FAFSA
Federal Student Aid
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Explore how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid, and find out if you’re eligible.