Helpful Websites

Graduating High School

Obviously, this is the first step on the road to college:

• Double the Numbers DC – Grade–by–grade checklists, tips, and resources to help students know what they need to do to get into college

Community Service

To graduate high school, or gain college acceptance, you'll typically need to show that you've been involved with community service. Find out about volunteer opportunities at these websites:

• Greater DC Cares
• Volunteer in DC
• Hands on DC

Help With College Searches

Research schools, find their average student SAT/GPA using the websites below, or go directly to a college's website and look under "Admissions":

• U.S. College Search – A great website that lets you search for colleges by state or city, programs offered, and name of college.
• The Princeton Review – Has many links for researching schools according to your interests, SAT score, and GPA
• College Board

Learn Everything You Can About Financial Aid to Pay for College

• Federal Student Aid – Get the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• FinAid – The SmartStudent^TM Guide to Financial Aid
• DC Higher Education Financial Services and Preparatory Programs (HEFS & P2) – Information on DC financial aid programs
• U.S. Department of Education – Find & Pay for College, Explore Financial Aid
• SallieMae – College Answer^® The Planning for College Destination^SM

Career Exploration & Money Management

• U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook. Helps you and your child explore job interests and gives career advice
• The Mint – Lots of good information about money-management.