Links

Cleveland HS A-G Course List

This site includes a list of all the A-G University of California and California State University approved courses offered at Cleveland HS.

College Board

Use this site for general information about PSAT, SAT, and AP exams. The site offers information on test dates and on how to sign up for the tests, as well as provides tips and test reminders. Additionally, there is plenty of information on how to plan for college, pay for college (including a handy Expected Family Contribution calculator), and apply to college.

ACT

This site provides information on the ACT admissions test, an alternative to the SAT. Students can access the test calendar and learn how to sign up for the exam.

UC Application

This site provides access to the University of California admissions application. Please remember that applications are due by November 30, 2007.

CSU Application

This site provides access to the California State University admissions application. Please remember that applications are due by November 30, 2007.

Financial Aid

Don't let the high cost of college tuition stop you from going to school! This site offers useful information on different forms of financial aid and where to get monetary assitance for college. The site also provides help with filling out the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

FSA ID

Make sure that you and your parent get a PIN in order for you to apply for federal financial aid. This serves as your personal identification number and allows you to access and complete your financial aid application. You do not have to wait until senior year to apply for the PIN. You can do so as early at your sophomore year.

Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA)

This site offers a link to the federal government's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This application is used by colleges and universities to determine your financial aid eligibility and whether you and your parents must contribute financially to your education. In order to qualify for student aid, public unversities and most private colleges require that you submit this from during your senior year of high school. (When you are in college, you will also need to renew your FAFSA each year.). Make sure that you wait until January 1 of senior year. For example, if you will graduate in 2008, apply for the FAFSA begining January 1, 2008. Remember to check with the college or university for specific deadlines on when to submit the FAFSA. If you want to qualify for Cal Grants, public unversities in California, including the UCs, CSUs, and community colleges, have a deadline of March 2.

High School Athletes

Students who are interested in playing a competitve sport in college should check out this web site that provides information on what you need to do in high school, including the courses you must take, and the admissions tests you need.

SAT Study Guide

This site provides free test prep help.

California Colleges

This site provides direct access the UC, CSU applications, and any other pertinent web sites, such as FAFSA or Cal Grants. There is also a career assessment which informs the student what major they are best suited for. Fro there it will also match the student to careers.

Vocabulary Prep

This site provides students opportunities to expand their vocabulary by offering 6000 words commonly used on the SAT.

PSAT Practice

This web site offers students opportunities to familiarize themselves with the Practice SAT, which will be given at Cleveland on October 17, 2007.

Cal Grant Information

Students and parents can receive up to date information about the Cal Grant, including eligibility and other requirements. Cal Grants are free money provided to students who qualify and attend a California four year California college/university, community college, or technical/trade school. Students must fill out a GPA verification form and apply by March 2 of their senior year.*

Common Application

The Common App offers students the opportunity to use one standard form to apply to a number of colleges. Students should check on the web site for a list of the colleges that will accept this application. Additionally, students applying through the Common App must download the supplemental essays for each college to which they are applying. They must also fill out the Recommendation packet that is posted min Schoology, as they will need a letter from their college counselor, or academic counselor, and at least one teacher.