The List of student resources:
- Khan Academy
- URL: https://www.khanacademy.org/
- Description: Offers free, high-quality lessons, practice exercises, and quizzes across a wide range of subjects, including math (from elementary to college-level), science (biology, chemistry, physics), history, economics, computer programming, and SAT/ACT test prep. Excellent for understanding difficult concepts or catching up.
- Quizlet
- URL: https://quizlet.com/
- Description: A popular tool for creating and using digital flashcards, study sets, and practice tests. Teens can find pre-made study sets for almost any subject or create their own. Great for vocabulary, definitions, and memorization.
- LibriVox
- URL: https://librivox.org/
- Description: Provides free public domain audiobooks, which can be useful for English literature classes, listening to classic novels, or even for students with reading difficulties.
- Project Gutenberg
- URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/
- Description: A library of over 60,000 free eBooks, primarily older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Ideal for accessing classic literature required for English classes.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- URL: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/index.html
- Description: An incredibly comprehensive resource for writing, grammar, research, and citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago). Essential for high school students working on essays, research papers, and college applications.
- Dictionary.com & Thesaurus.com
- URL: https://www.dictionary.com/ and https://www.thesaurus.com/
- Description: Fundamental tools for expanding vocabulary, checking definitions, and finding synonyms/antonyms for writing assignments.
- SparkNotes / CliffsNotes (Study Guides)
- URL: https://www.sparknotes.com/ and https://www.cliffsnotes.com/
- Description: Well-known study guides for literature, Shakespeare, poetry, and other academic subjects. These can help teens understand plots, characters, themes, and critical analyses. Note: Advise students to use these as supplements to their reading, not replacements.
- Wolfram Alpha
- URL: https://www.wolframalpha.com/
- Description: A computational knowledge engine that can answer factual queries, perform calculations, and generate graphs across a vast range of subjects, especially useful for math, science, and data.
- UPchieve (Free Tutoring for Eligible Students)
- URL: https://upchieve.org/
- Description: A nonprofit that provides free, online, on-demand tutoring and college counseling to low-income students in the U.S. Covers subjects like math, science, reading, writing, and SAT/ACT prep. (Eligibility typically based on FAFSA or similar criteria).
- Free Tutoring Center (FTC)
- URL: https://www.freetutoringcenter.com/
- Description: Offers free, unlimited one-on-one homework and test prep help online in subjects like Math, English, and Biology. Tutors are often high school and college student volunteers.
College Readiness Resources
- The College Board (SAT, PSAT, AP, College Search)
- URL: https://www.collegeboard.org/
- Description: The official site for the SAT, PSAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Also offers extensive tools for college search, financial aid information, and college planning.
- ACT.org (ACT Test, College & Career Planning)
- URL: https://www.act.org/
- Description: The official site for the ACT test. Provides resources for test preparation, high school success, and college and career readiness.
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- URL: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- Description: The official website to apply for federal student aid, which is the gateway to grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans. Crucial for financial planning for college.
- BigFuture by College Board (College Planning)
- URL: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
- Description: A free, comprehensive college planning guide from the College Board, helping students explore colleges, find scholarships, and plan for college applications.
- SCOIR or Naviance (if your local schools use them)
- URL: (Varies by school, often accessed through school portal)
- Description: Many high schools use platforms like SCOIR or Naviance to help students with college applications, career exploration, and connecting with college representatives. While not a direct public URL, it's worth mentioning for students whose schools subscribe.
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