College Access Plan is offering a virtual workshop on Tuesday, May 12 at 5:15 PM for PUSD seniors who plan to enroll at Pasadena City College. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. We will be joined on the call by Alan De La Vara, PCC Outreach, and Elroy Pinks, a PCC transfer rep.
We hope you'll share this opportunity with any students and/or families who might benefit. They can register and learn more here: cap2pcc.eventbrite.com.
Some tips from College Access Plan
LearningExpress database: Online practice tests, including the SAT and ACT, with a detailed analysis of your score and what areas you need improvement in. You'll need a library card.
Free Practice SATs and Test Taking Tips: To see upcoming practice tests, view our events page or subscribe to our Teen Newsletter.
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online: Searchable database of grantmakers you could contact for financial aid. This subscription database is available on the computers at La Pintoresca Library or on your own computer using La Pintoresca's WiFi. Ask staff for assistance.
Library books: Use the links below to search the most popular subject searches in our catalog.
Click here to register for the ACT, get more information about the test, and practice.
Begin by taking a diagnostic test online with the LearningExpress library database. From there you can see what areas you need to focus on, and you can pat yourself on the back for the areas in which you are doing well!
FreeTestPrep.com
FreeTestPrep.com is a website where you can get practice tests for the SAT, ACT and GED, as well as flashcards, guides and more. When you miss a question on the practice test, their answer comes with a video explanation of how to do it correctly. Some content will work best on Firefox or Chrome. Must have Flash Player installed.
Information about sending your scores to colleges and universities.
Begin by taking a diagnostic test online with the LearningExpress library database. From there you can see what areas you need to focus on, and you can pat yourself on the back for the areas in which you are doing well!
Want to learn more about the FAFSA first? Watch this video:
There are lots of resources on the web to help parents plan for their children's college education:
English:
Information for Parents from Federal Student Aid
Resources for Parents from CaliforniaColleges.edu
Publications from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (all documents available in English and Spanish)
Spanish:
Como Costear Sus Estudios Superiores
Lista de preparación en lo académico y económico
CollegeBoard - Informacion sobre planificar para la universidad, y buscar, ingresar y pagar la universidad.
The American Council on Education offers resources for adult learners seeking to go back to school. Learn how you can apply your training and experience from the workforce or the military to get credits toward a college degree, find out how to request transcripts with these credits shown, and get a list of institutions that accept ACE credit recommendations.
Adult Student Checklist on the US Department of Education's website -- important to-do list for choosing a school and getting financial aid
Did you know the library has a database for just about any practice test you could ever need to take? The LearningExpress Library database will give you diagnostic tests and scoring for:
After you take your test, you will get detailed results showing you what areas you need to focus on, and you can pat yourself on the back for the areas in which you are doing well!
Our Career Transitions database gives adults who are interested in changing careers valuable tips and advice on crafting a new resume, interviewing, matching your experience to your new desired career path, and finding the schools and certificate/degree programs that you will need to get your educational requirements met. Available remotely with your Pasadena Library Card.
You have many options besides college when deciding where you want to go after high school. You could go to a trade school, technical school or vocational school that will give you the training you need for a great career. You could even take some time off of school to get experience in a field or volunteer and help people who are in crisis. Here are some resources to help you explore the various possibilities:
Directory of California Trade Schools, Vocational Schools and Technical Schools - Whether you'd like to be an accountant, a chef, a cosmetologist, a dental assistant or a pilot, you can use this directory to find schools in California that will get you the education you need.
Search Internships - The internship is the new entry-level job! Many people get their foot in the door by interning to gain experience. Find internships in your area using this database.
Did you know the library has a database for just about any practice test you could ever need to take? The LearningExpress Library database will give you diagnostic tests and scoring for:
After you take your test, you will get detailed results showing you what areas you need to focus on, and you can pat yourself on the back for the areas in which you are doing well!
Our Career Transitions database gives adults who are interested in changing careers valuable tips and advice on crafting a new resume, interviewing, matching your experience to your new desired career path, and finding the schools and certificate/degree programs that you will need to get your educational requirements met. Available remotely with your Pasadena Library Card.
