by Jennifer Nicholson Rowan Public Library
The summer temperature has now reached record
high; and the beach and lakes are calling. Yet, this is the perfect time of
year for raising juniors and seniors to start reflecting on what they would
like to do after high school; to start planning to take the dreaded, and yes,
the dreaded SAT or ACT test, and which schools they would like apply for
admission to. While the beach may be
more fun, the Rowan Public Library can help students with these big summer
tasks.
Many students may not realize that the
library offers free online test prep through NCLive.org via Learning Express
Library and also through the Gale Courses.
The Learning Express Library offers students free test prep and
tutorials, easy to access from any location with any Internet connection. The
Learning Express Library also, offers homework help on various subjects
including, math, English, and history. Students and parents who are interested
in accessing the Learning Express Library through NCLive.org can access the
database simply with their library card or can call the library for the direct
password. Learning Express Library does
require students to create a username and password, but to access the database
is completely free to students.
The Gale Courses offer students the
opportunity to access free online classes that students can take, class topics
range from creative writing, math, to personal development, to even SAT and ACT
test prep. These courses run 6 weeks,
and provide students with helpful tips and techniques to help them preform
better on the SAT and ACT; however, hurry classes start on July 15th
and August 12th. Again, these
classes are completely free and are done completely online. No running to school or location for classes,
just simply logon to the computer. For
more information or to access the library’s free online resources visit our
website at rowanpubliclibrary.org, and click on the online tools link, located
on the left hand side.
While preparing for the SAT and ACT
test is vital for students, selecting and applying to college can be just has
daunting, one great resource is the College Foundation of North Carolina
(CFNC.org). This website, while it also
offers test prep, allows students to explore and apply to all the colleges and
universities of North Carolina, find financial aid and assistances, and there
is even helpful articles for moms and dads. Students can apply to multiple schools at the
same time through this website, saving you time for more summer fun!
CFNC.org is also has great resources and database
for even elementary and middle schools students. Helping students explore different career
options, planning which high school courses they should study, giving students
an extra advantage when they start attending high school and preparing for
college. CFNC.org also provides helpful
resources and articles for parents, students in the military considering
college, to even transfer students and students with disabilities. For more information please, visit CFNC.org.
For students who are looking for more helpful
books on college planning and test prep, here are a few that might help:
Kaplan SAT Premier 2015-2016
Kaplan ACT 2016
1,460 ACT practice questions
by Melissa Hendrix
The college application
essay by Sarah Myers McGinty
Admissions essay boot camp :
how to write your way into the elite college of your dreams by
Ashley Wellington
Smart strategies for paying
for college by G.S. Prentzas
Fiske guide to colleges 2014
by Edward B. Fiske
To access these
books students can visit the library at any of our three branches or access our
online catalog. Students are also encouraged
to contact their local high school and school guidance counselors.
Applying and
preparing to go to college, can be scary for any student; accessing these free
tools and resources can help make this next journey in life a little easier.
Jennifer Nicholson
YA Coordinator/Librarian
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