Placement Exams

• ACT
• SAT
• Accuplacer (Placement Exam for JCC College Connections Courses)
  • Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Test Prep
  • Accuplacer Writing Test Prep
  • Accuplacer Elementary Algebra Test Prep

Choosing a College/University and a Major

Research, research, research!

Arm yourself with knowledge about the size of prospective colleges, locations, academics, majors, etc. Learn what type of high school preparation you should have and what graduate programs and/or careers options coincide with your major of choice. 

Don't forget, it's always okay to change your mind, switch majors or transfer schools if you find out it's not right for you! 

• Discover Career Paths and Colleges Based on Your Interests with Career Cruising
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• Explore College Majors with the Princeton Review of College Majors 
• The Complete Guide to Choosing a College Major
• Find Your Path to Success with NextStepU

Questions to Ask on a Campus Visit

• How safe is the campus? Is there campus security?
• The buildings seem a long way apart. How much time do you get in-between classes?
• Is there parking on campus or am I going to have to walk? 
• How are you assigned an adviser? When?
• Where do I pay my bills and when are they due?
• How do I get involved in campus activities? Is there a place that I need to go to sign up?
• What does the Residence Hall provide and what kind of things do I need to bring? (computer, tv, cable, telephone)
• Where can I eat on campus and what kind of meal plans are available?
• Are there computer labs on campus? Where are they and do I have access to them 24 hours a day?

Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is used to apply for financial aid for college and graduate school. FASFA will calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to determine how much aid your family will be eligible for.

 The FASFA website is full of information about financial aid, eligibility, student loans, financial tips, important deadlines and much more to make sure that you are prepared and knowledgeable about the financial decisions ahead. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is completed online for both national and international colleges and universities. 

If you are not ready to complete the full FASFA or are just beginning to plan for college, the FAFSA4caster calculator will give you an estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.