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Prepare Academically & Financially for College

Sources of Assistance and Information

Here are some resources for college preparation, career guidance, and tech-prep opportunities. Equity 2000 is a rigorous program developed by the College Board to help middle and high school students prepare for college. The ACT and the National Career Development Association have created a career exploration and guidance kit called Realizing the Dream (contact the program coordinator at ACT, Heidi Hallberg).

Equity 2000
College Board
45 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023-6992
212-713-8000
http://www.collegeboard.com/

Advanced Placement Services
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
609-771-7300
E-mail: apexams@ets.org

Realizing the Dream, Career Development
ACT
2201 North Dodge Street
P.O. Box 168
Iowa City, IA 52243-0168
319-337-1379

National Tech-Prep Network
Center for Occupational Research and Development
601 C Lake Air Drive
Waco, TX 76710
1-800-972-2766
http://www.cord.org

For a free copy of Preparing Your Child for College: A Resource Book for Parents, call the U.S. Department of Education at 1-800-USA-LEARN. For a free copy of The Student Guide to Financial Aid in College, call the U.S. Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED-AID.

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