Resources & Links

	Lessons Learned [pdf] Young college students share advice on what they wish they had known earlier about preparing for higher education.
	New York GEAR UP New York State has a website that provides information for students, parents, teachers, and partners.
	NY Mentor New York state has a website that's designed to help students and parents prepare for and explore college options in New York state.
	College $ense College $ense is an online teen-friendly financial aid tutorial. Meet students like you who overcame financial aid roadblocks and are paying for their educations. Streaming video is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Russian.
	Think College Early U.S. Department of Education operates a website that offers a variety of resources to students, parents and educators.
	College Board's My Road [Ask your program coordinator for a password.] Take a personality test, find out about careers that fit your interests, and plan for your future with an online portfolio.
	NYS Higher Education Services Corporation NY MENTOR [Ask your program coordinator for a password.] This online resource gives information on colleges and career opportunities in New York state.
	NCES' Kids Zone Make graphs, take quizzes, play fun games, and write and submit stories for Crunch magazine.
	Federal Resources for Education Excellence (FREE) Federally supported teaching and learning resources at your fingertips.
	New York City Department of Education website Provides tools for learning, educational programs and career information, and youth organizations and resources.