Study Skills / Careers
Study Skills
Check out these websites for
studying and test taking tips:
ACT Student: http://www.actstudent.org
: ACT test prep
College Board: http://www.collegeboard.com: SAT test prep (college searches too)
Regents Review Live: http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/ : Regents test prep
Regents Prep: http://regentsprep.org/
: Regents test prep
Study Guides and Strategies: http://www.studygs.net/ : study guides and strategies
Study Guide Zone: http://www.studyguidezone.com/resource_tips.htm: study tips
Homework Spot: http://homeworkspot.com/
: homework help, study tips, test taking
tips
Homework Tips: http://homeworktips.about.com/
: best study habits for teen’s grades 9-12, study tips and techniques, writing
essays, research papers…etc.
Math Help: http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html
: Success in Mathematics, math study skills, problem solving, studying for a
math test, taking a math test, getting assistance…etc
Careers
Check out these websites for
career information:
NEW WEBSITE REPLACING ECOS
AS OF JANUARY 2008
Guidance
Direct allows students and parents to access up-to-date college and
scholarship information as well as career planning resources. Through the
Career
Connections
website, students and parents can search through a complete database of
college
and career planning information. Career Connections also provides an
accountability system that lets counselors review students' career planning
results and
generate
summary reports with just a few clicks of the mouse.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ : details different
types of jobs, training, education, etc.
Overview of College, Vocational Schools and Careers: http://www.overview.com/colleges/
: details colleges, and careers
Career Zone: http://www.nycareerzone.org/
: resume and portfolio builder or search
for careers
Employment Guide: http://www.employmentguide.com/
: job search, career resources
The
New York State Career Website For Library Careers: http://www.librarycareersny.org
New York State Department of Labor: Comprehensive site offering information on career
planning, job search and acquisition, apprenticeship opportunities, etc.: http://www.labor.state.ny.us
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities (VESID):
This agency provides services
for individuals with disabilities as they transition from child to adult
services, focusing on independent living services and vocational
rehabilitation: http://www.vesid.nysed.gov