|
101 Top College, University and Scholarship Pages
|
|
|
Features links to free scholarship search services, college "matching" databases, SAT practice tests, traditional African-American colleges, graduate school information, and much,much more.
|
|
ACT Assessment
|
|
|
FAQs, sample questions and strategies, and how to register to take the college entrance exam.
|
|
Ask Dr. Math
|
|
|
Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, as well as summaries of Frequently Asked Questions (the Dr. Math FAQ).
|
|
BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
|
|
|
Here is an annotated list of over 700 educational Web sites and research tools relating to News and Current Events, Math, Science, Social Studies, English, History, Music and Art, Foreign Languages and Computers and the Internet. The Teacher's Corner is a treasure trove of lesson plans and an extensive Reference section linking to on-line Dictionaries, Libraries, Calculators, Encyclopedias and more.
|
|
BLS Career Information
|
|
|
Not ready to wade into a huge database? Try BLS. This site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides career exploration for teens and elementary students based on their favorite school subjects.
|
Book Collection Nonfiction: High School Edition
|
|
|
Book Collection Nonfiction: High School Edition is an EBSCO database for school and public libraries, which provides content including popular series from top book publishers. It contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for 2,448 popular grades 9-12 nonfiction books, including high interest titles on careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, music, science, history, civics and more. This database includes 1,464 books which are part of the Accelerated Reader program. Search a topic of interest to find full-text books on the subject. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Brainfuse
|
|
|
Having trouble with homework? Brainfuse can help! Seven days a week, from 2:00pm to 11:00pm, live tutors can assist you one-on-one with understanding and better responding to your assignments. Help is available for all grades, from first grade to college level classwork. Subjects taught run the gamut from basic reading and math to chemistry and calculus! Tutoring is available in both English and Spanish. In addition to live tutoring, Brainfuse offers a Writing Lab; SAT, GED and ACT test preparation; shareable flash cards, tests and games (that you can create!) and group study support. Resume and cover letter assistance is also provided for adult job seekers. Brainfuse is generously sponsored by The Elizabeth J. Tellier Foundation.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Britannica Online School Edition PreK-12: High School
|
|
|
Tailored specifically for students in 9th through 12th grade, Britannica Online High School Edition offers American and English literature outlines, algebra and geometry help, assistance in physics, biology and chemistry and social studies articles. Also included is the latest news from the New York Times and BBC News, as well as frequently updated articles on current events. Just like the grade school and middle school editions, the high school edition includes a World Atlas and the Merriam Webster Student Dictionary. Many articles and biographies include links to websites and journal articles to assist students with further research. The Spanish translator feature is also available on this site.
Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Calculators On-Line
|
|
|
Martindale's 'The Reference Desk' . Scroll down for a LONG list of links to a myriad of
different types of on-line calculators.
|
|
Career Cruising
|
|
|
Career Cruising includes career information, interest and aptitude self-quizzes, information on training and education, actual job postings, job-related events and features on careers that change weekly. With a single click, the entire database can be viewed in Spanish/Español. Results may be printed or personal folders may be created to pull all the findings together in one place.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
CareerOneStop
|
|
|
CareerOneStop is a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy.
|
|
Citing Electronic Resources
|
|
|
This Internet Public Library page lists links for information on Internet Citation styles, including the APA, MLA, and ISO.
|
|
CollegeGrad.com Job Search Info.
|
|
|
Tons of tips on how to give a good interview, writing a resume, and doing a successful job search.
|
|
CollegeNET: The Internet Guide to Colleges and Universities
|
|
|
This search engine helps you find the ideal college. Narrow searches by region, college sports, major, tuition, and other criteria. Also, check on scholarships, financial aid, and buy books. Links to many on-line college applications are also available.
|
|
CollegeView
|
|
|
Free online college search service; over 3,500+ colleges profiled.
|
|
COMPASS Guide
|
|
|
Guiding people toward education and career opportunities. A unique site designed for Milwaukee teens who are looking for post-secondary information, featuring access to four- and two-year colleges, technical schools, the trades, apprenticeships, and the city's first online searchable database of local scholarships.
|
|
Cool Works - Jobs in Great Places
|
|
|
Looking for jobs just a little out of the ordinary? This job site specializes in job openings at National Parks, Ski Resorts, Ranches and Marinas, Cruise Ships, and many other jobs across the nation.
|
|
Coolmath
|
|
|
An amusement park of math and more... Lessons and games designed for fun!
|
|
CQ Researcher
|
|
|
Writing a report on a hot topic? Want to know the story behind a headline in the news? Need Pro and Con views for debate? CQ Researcher is the place to start. Find titles of additional books and articles for follow up information or locate organizations to contact.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online
|
|
|
Where does an author's life intersect an author's works? In the pages of the Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, that's where! This digitized version of the printed work also brings you complete online access to all the volumes of Gale's popular reference sets, Dictionary of Literary Biography (main series) as well as Dictionary of Literary Biography Documentary Series and Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook Series.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
ECB VideoLink
|
|
|
ECB VideoLink, a partnership between the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board (ECB) and BadgerLink, provides streaming and downloadable video programs. ECB VideoLink features educational video programs that span the spectrum from art to zoology and include series designed for use in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms. Videos are searchable through WISCAT or you can browse by
title or subject. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Educational Testing Service
|
|
|
Practice questions for the AP, SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and LSATs. Also has information about financial aid, colleges and universities, and careers.
|
|
Financial Aid Information Page
|
|
|
Provides free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid.
|
|
FREE Application for Federal Student Aid
|
|
|
From the U. S. Department of Education, here's everything you need to know to apply for federal student aid programs online.
|
|
Guaranteed Scholarships
|
|
|
Scholarships that require no portfolio,audition, competition, or other secondary requirements.
|
|
History Reference Center
|
|
|
History Reference Center from EBSCO is a full text history database designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges, and undergraduate research. It features content from more than 1,620 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from history publishers and full text for nearly 170 periodicals including American Heritage, American Historical Review, American History, Archaeology, Aviation History, Chinese America: History & Perspectives, Civil War Times, German History, History Today (back to January 1975), Journal of American History, Military History, Naval History, Virginia Magazine of History & Biography, Wild West, Wisconsin Magazine of History, and World War II, in addition to other titles. Further, the database contains more than 57,000 historical documents (such as landmark legal decisions); more than 77,000 biographies of historical and current figures; over 113,000 historical photos and maps; and 80+ hours of historical video. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
How Stuff Works
|
|
|
This site offers educational and entertaining articles about how everyday things work.
|
|
How Things Are Made
|
|
|
These detailed descriptions of how things are made can help with science projects.
|
|
LearningExpress Library
|
|
|
Be ready for school or career tests. Some of the practice tests available are: ASVAB, AP, SAT, ACT, GRE, civil service, GED, U.S. citizenship, firefighting and law enforcement. Many others are included, plus tests for sharpening basic skills. Free registration provides you with a personal account to monitor your progress. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Literary Reference Center
|
|
|
The Literary Reference Center is a comprehensive database which provides users with a broad spectrum of information on literature from antiquity to the present day. LRC contains detailed information on the most studied authors and their works. In addition, it includes reference books such as the Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature, hundreds of literary journals, author interviews, a timeline of literature, a literary glossary, and guide to various citation formats, such as MLA, APA and Chicago. This EBSCO database can be searched by author or title, and some works, such as The Canterbury Tales, Hamlet and approximately 1,000 others are conveniently contained in full here as e-books. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Literature Criticism Online
|
|
|
Find your favorite literary reference works here! For more in-depth information on your search topic, click on these links too: Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online and Something About the Author Online. The results of online searches may be attractively printed in .pdf format or e-mailed as plain text or in html format.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
MAD Scientist Network
|
|
|
Nearly 800 scientists in academia, in industry and at government agencies including NASA and the Los Alamos National Laboratories provide answers to questions asked here. The questions are from many areas of science including chemistry, physics, astronomy, engineering, computer science, earth sciences and the biological sciences. Visitors can ask questions, view previously answered questions, or search the archives for information.
|
|
MAS Ultra - School Edition (via Web from EBSCO)
|
|
|
Check out MAS Ultra - School Edition (formerly MAS Online Plus) to search the full text of general interest magazines, reference books, and pamphlets used in high school and junior college libraries. The database is updated daily. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Middle Search Plus (via Web from EBSCO)
|
|
|
Middle Search Plus provides full text for magazines geared to middle and junior high school research. The database also contains the text of thousands of biographies, historical essays and student pamphlets. Middle Search Plus is updated daily. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Milwaukee Public Library Teen Page
|
|
|
This page is for the young adults of the Milwaukee County area, containing fun and useful information on jobs, homework help, colleges, music, games, and more.
|
|
National College Access Network
|
|
|
The mission of the National College Access Network (NCAN) is to improve access to and success in postsecondary education for disadvantaged, underrepresented, and first-generation students. NCAN does this by supporting a network of state and local college access programs that provide counseling, advice, and financial assistance; sharing best practices among the network; providing leadership and technical assistance; and helping establish new college access programs.
|
|
Occupational Outlook Handbook
|
|
|
Bureau of Labor Statistics guide to different occupations including information on working conditions and salaries.
|
|
Peterson's College Guide
|
|
|
Leading publisher of guides to colleges, test prep manuals, and financial aid information.
|
|
Resume Workshop
|
|
|
Resume Workshop was designed by Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL). Besides explaining what elements should be included in a resume, Resume Workshop provides a step-by-step explanation and how-to guide. This page also includes a link to OWL's Cover Letter Workshop.
|
|
Science Reference Center
|
|
|
From EBSCO, Science Reference Center is a comprehensive database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. Science Reference Center also satisfies the demand for standards-based content by providing teachers and librarians with articles correlated to state and national curriculum standards. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Soundzabound
|
|
|
Need some music beats or animal sounds to make the perfect homework project? Soundzabound provides music and sound effects that are copyright compliant, content safe and royalty free for use in student projects and other school productions. For example, students may download and use these MP3 audio files in podcasts, videos, digital storytelling or any type of multimedia production. Select by artist, category, run times, or title. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
Stock Market Game
|
|
|
The Stock Market Game" (SMG) gives students the chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in an on-line portfolio.
|
|
Student Loans
|
|
|
Loan finder compares various student loans and allows on-line application.
|
|
Student Research Center
|
|
|
Designed for high school students, the Student Research Center from EBSCO is rich with all kinds of features such as primary source documents, newspaper & magazine articles, film & videos, radio & TV transcripts, books & encyclopedia articles, biographies and country fact capsules. Brief citations to articles are included, but results may be limited to just those that lead to full text resources. Teachers have a special section on the site, too, with links to curriculum standards and the education department websites for each of the 50 states. Results can be printed, e-mailed or saved to either your personal folder on the website or your computer. Provided as part of Wisconsin's BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
|
|
The Fun Works: For Careers You Never Knew Existed
|
|
|
This Web site allows students ages 11-15 to explore various careers in the arts, music, sports, science, technology, medicine, and engineering suited to their personal interests.
|
|
U.S. Department of Education
|
|
|
Provides information and guidelines for Federally funded financial aid programs and assistance.
|
|
US News College and Career Center
|
|
|
Extensive information on Colleges, on-line education and financial aid.
|
|
Why Files
|
|
|
The Why Files is an online science magazine created by UW-Madison. Since 1996, its award-winning coverage of the science behind the news has helped make science accessible and understandable in the context of current events.
|
|
Wolfram Alpha - Computational Knowledge Engine
|
|
|
This website has all the answers including math calculations.
|
