College Information

James I. O'Neill College Information

This portion of the James I' O'Neill High School web site is designed to help you begin your college and career planning. Please note that this is not a complete listing of all colleges and occupations. The web sites and site descriptions listed below will aid you as you begin your college and career planning and will hopefully give you a starting point in your search. If you have a specific career and/or college in mind, please visit that specific college or career web site for more infomration.

Free Resume Builders

http://www.acinet.org/resume/resume_intro.asp
This tutorial is designed to show you how to build a complete and accurate resume; one that potential employers would be interested in. Easy step-by-step instructions will guide you through the tutorial. You will learn how to create a clear and concise overview of your job skills, education, and work experience. Remember that there is only one chance to make a great first impression.

http://www.e-resume.us/
This site not only shows you how to build a resume, it also gives expert advice and information on how to post and distribute your resume and send out to hundreds of job recruiters. You will know who reviewed your resume and when. You will also receive feedback from potential employers as you match up jobs with your personal career preferences.

http://www.10minuteresume.com/
Today’s job market is very competitive and the only way to land the perfect position for yourself is to create your perfect resume. This is crucial in finding and building a career. This resume builder will give the tools you need to get started! You will be able to create, print and even fax your resume to any chosen location. You may receive free advice and recommendations about your potential career at no cost to you.

http://www.counseling.org/
The American Counseling Association provides young people with leadership training and educational opportunities. ACA is dedicated to the growth of the counseling profession. ACA assists counselors in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities. News, information, and other articles are provided by the ACA. For more information, visit the ACA web site.

http://www.nbcc.org/
The National Board of Certified Counselors is the nations premiere professional counseling certification board. These counselors exceed the standards for counseling individuals on general or speciality professions. Visit this site for information on continuing education, finding a counselor, counseling certification, or general information.

http://schoolcounseling.com/
The school counseling group is located in Washington D.C. Their goal is to identify and evaluate schools, programs, and other educational sources in order to determine and resolve individual concerns regarding one’s educational needs. Services provided to include day school, crisis intervention, college guidance and much more.

http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.asp Goverment emploment for students
The Student Educational Employment Program is set up by the federal government in order to expand it’s civilian work force as well as help students develop work skills during the summer months that will be beneficial for future employment. For general information and FAQ’s in regards to becoming a summer employee for the Federal Government, please visit this site.

http://www.bls.gov/k12/ Goverment site
The question is, ‘What would you like to do?’ Explore this site for information on the best jobs, job growth, and other statistics based on career information gathered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Do you like building things? Helping people? Computers? Check out the site for more infomration on these various career fields.

http://www.jobweb.com/Career_Development/choice.htm
Jobweb provides career development and job search advice. This is geared toward college students and new college graduates. This site gives valuable tips on how to prepare and effectively write a resume and also how to prepare for an interview. The content of this page contains information provided by Job Choices magazine, highly acclaimed by thousands of colleges today. Visit this site for more valuable information on resumes and careers through jobweb today.

http://college.us.com/
View the most popular accredited schools on-line! Search by school name or major to find out about everything from scholarships, financial aid, testing requirements needed for admission, how to apply and more.

http://www.petersons.com/
Find the right college for you and GET ACCEPTED! Plan for tests, financial aid. Review information for undergraduate college applications and even plan ahead for Graduate school.

http://reference.aol.com/college
Begin your college search and take a virtual tour of various college campuses. Take the Princeton Review Test Prep and also take the inventory test to see which schools may be right for you! Also visit other sponsored college links on this site.

http://www.collegeboard.com
Connects students to college success and opportunity. Get information on SAT and PSAT tests, planning for college, finding a college, applying to college and paying for college.

http://www.bridges.com
Help your child or student achieve the best! Explore career and education opportunities and create successful plans. For more information on what Bridges has to offer, visit this web site.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
This site contains Federal Student Aid information for Students, Parents, and Counselors. Follow the path to education beyond High School. Check this site out for financial Aid and grant information.

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
FREE application for Financial Aid provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Determine eligibility for Financial Aid.

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/IFAPWebApp/index.jsp
Information for Financial Aid Library contains tips for schools, letters and bulletins, regulations and laws, work sheets, schedules and tables. It also provides on-line references about campuses, higher education and grants
http://www.fedmoney.org/

http://www.nslds.ed.gov/
National Student Loan Data System is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, agencies, and other Department of Education programs. Students can access this database and inquire about the loan or grant for which he or she has applied.

http://www.ed.gov/index.html
Students plan, prepare and apply for college! Parents help your student succeed in school and plan for college. Teachers and administrators can get information on materials needed to enhance quality education. This site is put out by the U.S. Department of Education.

More information on colleges can be obtained from your local James I O’Neill High School library or local community library. Visit the Highland Falls Library at http://www.rcls.org/hfl/ to look for research aids, catalogs, databases, college guides, and material containing information about two and four year colleges, such as the Peterson’s Guide to College.

Look for the Occupational Outlook Handbook and career guide for the most comprehensive listing of careers and industries provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. To order the handbook and obtain additional information on the free catalog log on to http://www.jist.com