College Prep

Here you will find a guide for college planning and preparation. From choosing a major to choosing a college, this is your online library resource towards you next step in education.
 

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CollegeNow offers online college admissions counselors to help students navigate all aspects of the college application process, including developing a list of target schools, admissions essay review, application resources, test prep materials, essay writing guides, help identifying and applying for financial aid, live experts to help prepare for college admissions interviews, and more.
 

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HelpNow is an online academic tutoring and e-learning service that provides live tutors, writing labs, skills-building lessons, test preparation (including SATs), and self-study tools like flashcards and practice tests for college students and other learners. 

 

Learning Express Library

LearningExpress Library LearningExpress Library can now be accessed through the Ohio Means Jobs portal. This resource provides access to online tests such as the SAT, ACT, AP Tests, GED, GMAT, and LSAT. There are tests for specific careers including: Military, EMS, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Civil Service, Teaching, Nursing, and Cosmetology. There are also tutorials that can help improve math, read, and writing skills. A library card is required for home access.
 

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CampusTours
“The #1 Destination for Interactive Maps and Virtual Tours”
CampusTours builds video tours, photorealistic interactive campus maps, mobile walking tours and custom data-driven multimedia applications for education, non-profit and government clients worldwide.
 

CollegeNavigator
College Navigator
Find the right college for you! This government-based website has information on over 7,000 accredited American colleges and universities. It has everything you need to know facts-wise about prospective schools.
Build a list of schools using “My Favorites” for side-by-side comparisons, pinpoint school locations with an interactive map, export search results into a spreadsheet, save your search options and favorites, and much more.
 

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College Board Blog
College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions, and helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success.


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FSPL Catalog Search
Try searching different keywords and options. For example, a keyword search for “college” and narrowing the literary form to “non-fiction” will help you discover titles such as “How to Survive your Freshman Year,” “The Secrets of Picking a College (and Getting In!),” “Fiske Guide to Colleges,” “How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay” and hundreds more!
As always, you can also call your preferred branch and a staff member will be happy to help you find the perfect literature for your needs.