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College Planning & Test Prep
College Planning & Test Prep Research Materials
Career Online High School (COHS)
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Career Online High School (COHS) is a program to earn a high school diploma provided by the St. Charles Public Library for adults who are at least 21 years old and reside within the St. Charles Library District.
See our Career Online High School page for more information, or click the link below to see if you’re ready to start the program.
HelpNow from Brainfuse
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Get live, one-to-one, Illinois-aligned, skill-building, homework and test preparation help for everyone, from kindergarteners to adults. English as a second language and Spanish foreign language assistance are included, as well as Microsoft Office help and Career Resources. Available seven days a week, from 2PM-11PM with 24-hour access to Writing Lab, SkillSurfer (which contains an entire section on College Entrance Exam Preparation) and more.
Learning Express – Career Preparation
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Learn more about various career fields, improve your interview and job search skills, and prepare for many career certification tests such as NCLEX and Praxis.
Financial Literacy Basics
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Easy-to-understand guides on how to manage your finances, including budgeting, student loans, how to start a checking account, and how to start a 401(k).
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Test and career prep software to help you practice for the GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT Assessment, ASVAB, TOEFL, AP Tests, and more.
In addition to our core products for college search and selection, test preparation, and financial aid, Petersons offers online services for career exploration as well as resume writing.
Now includes The Teen’s Guide to College and Career Planning, as well as preparation materials for the the Catholic High School Entrance Exam.
PrepSTEP Academic
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Resources designed to support success in higher education and preparation for today’s workforce, packed with tutorials, practice tests, e-books and high-stakes test preparation for self-guided skill building, career preparation and workforce readiness.
Includes TOEFL and CLEP test preparation
PrepSTEP for High Schools
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books, and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation, military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development and more.
College Planning & Test Prep Websites
College/Career Planning Websites
- College Navigator – figure out which schools offer the program you’re interested in
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – figure out what kind of training you need for the career you’re interested in