WEB
REFERENCE INDEX
G.P.A. Calculators
• The University
of Maryland shows students how to achieve desired GPA based on current
GPA plus additional courses at higher GPA.
• Image–ination Shows
students how anticipated grades will impact GPA, what grades are
needed in order to raise GPA to desired level, and how many credits
at what grade level will produce the desired GPA.
Writing Assistance
• Merriam-Webster online
dictionary and thesaurus
• Links for guides to using APA
style
• Links for guidelines
using MLA
style
• Strunk
and White Essentials
of Writing: Style guide for proper usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation,
etc.
Study Skills
• Math help for
grade school through college level
• Head Cleaners provides
a multitude of information
and strategies for college success
• Suggestions for
improvement of time management, study skills, test taking and reading
comprehension
General Reference
• Internet Public Library:
General reference site
College Search/Information
• Peterson's: College
search, college applications, test information,
financial aid information
• College Source:
College profiles, web sites and catalogs
• Princeton Review:
College search, rankings (by students), choosing a major, test information, career
information
Test Information
• ACT Test: Preview, register,
practice, order reports
• ACT, SAT, CLEP:
Preparation, registration, order
reports
• Educational Testing Service:
Information on ACT, SAT, CLEP, PRAXIZ, TOEFL, GMAT,
GRE and others
Career Resources
C.O.D. Career
Services has a comprehensive list of career related web pages on
their site.
Professional Development Sites Related to Advising and
Student Affairs
• A comprehensive guide to all things student
affairs
• National Academic Advising
Association
• American Association of
Community Colleges
• American College Personnel
Association
• National Association of Student
Personnel Administrators
Transfer Guides
General Information
• CAS -- The Course applicability system.
You can find transfer
courses between various institutions.