helpful links and educational resources
Academic Testing/Preparation
- Academic Info’s High School & College Writing Resources
Includes useful writing reference tools and research guides.
- Art of Problem Solving
A site developed to help students learn how to solve the puzzling problems—The creators of AoP were this student once. They were the kids who wanted to win the trophies. They worked hard and became the kids who won the trophies. The trophies are in attics now. The problem-solving skills, the love of mathematics, and the friendships forged with peers with similar interests remain. They've applied the skills we've developed through mathematics to a variety of fields in college, then in the professional world.
- Awesome Math
AwesomeMath consists of three major intiatives: (1) The AwesomeMath Summer Program is a three-week camp designed to hone high school students' mathematical problem-solving skills up to the Olympiad level. (2) The AwesomeMath Year-round program is an effort to continue students' enrichment during the school year through a series of correspondence lectures and problem sets. (3) Mathematical Reflections is an online journal that presents students with quality mathematical writing and gives them the opportunity to formally publish their own exceptional work.
- Circus of Patterns
This site is a product of a mathematicians research in mathematics number patterns for 25 years. He has developed a series of mathematical charts for teachers and those students who do not like math, so they become involve in mathematics and having "FUN". The series of math charts are in, whole number, fraction, and decimals. Students are draw to the board searching for numerical and geometric patterns, as they are having "FUN" to doing the math.
- College Board SAT Prep
- Free ACT Prep tests & tips
- Free College Board PSAT Prep
- Free SAT Prep
- High School Ace
An Academic Homepage for High School Students which includes subject guides in English, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, U.S. History, & World History as well as study guides, college directories, academic quizzes/puzzles and other educational reference tools.
- MathCounts
A national math competition for Jr. High Students (6-8th graders) -- it has been around for more than 20 years. Is held regionally, state wide, and then nationwide.
- Method Test Prep
Method Test Prep (formerly known as SAT Method) assists all students, grades 9-12, by building their vocabulary base, enhancing their mathematics skills, and preparing for college entrance exams
- Sat Prep Plan (Free!)
- The Math Forum @ Drexel University
An online resource for improving math learning, teaching, and communication since 1992. Website states: “We are teachers, mathematicians, researchers, students, and parents using the power of the Web to learn math and improve math education. We offer a wealth of problems and puzzles; online mentoring; research; team problem solving; collaborations; and professional development. Students have fun and learn a lot. Educators share ideas and acquire new skills.”
- THEA practice tests
These are online THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) practice academic tests at no charge. The site in general also has a wide variety of other practice tests.
- USGS Educational Resources for Secondary Education
Includes educational resources for students grades 7-12 in the following subjects: Biology, Geography, Geology, and Water.
- Writing in College: A Short Guide to College Writing
A University of Chicago guide which is intended to help first and second year students at the University of Chicago write effective papers in the Humanities Core and Social Sciences Core.
Adult Education Links
- National Adult Literacy Database
Useful links of interest to teachers, tutors, and learners.
- NEA Distance Education Resources
College/University Searches
- Education Online Portal
- Federal Student Government Site
- Peterson’s College Portal
Includes database of colleges and college planning information to help prospective prepare for higher education.
- United States Military Academy
- University of California
- University of Hawaii
- University of Washington
Financial Aid
- FAFSA
U.S. Department of Education FREE Application for Federal Student Aid Web Site
- FastWeb
Scholarship search website tailored to a student's specific areas of interest and needs.
- FedMoney
A free full-text online resource on all U.S. government grants and student financial aid programs.
- Gates Millennium Scholarship
Website with information on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Millennium Scholarships
- Presidential Freedom Scholarship
Information on eligibility and applying for the Presidential Freedom Scholarship at the National Service website.
- Student Aid on the Web
Governmental federal student aid information site
Local Interest Links
- American Samoa Government
Official government website of American Samoa.
- Fagatele Bay
Site with information and photos of this National Marine Sanctuary.
- Samoa News
American Samoa's daily newspaper, published six days a week.
- The National Park of Samoa
Information about the Park and things to do.
Other Cool Non-Profits
- Posse Foundation
Four year scholarships. Full tuition. Teams of students (who may have missed out on the chance to go to college under more traditional screening methods) sent out into the college world with similar backgrounds. Posse's been changing the world one graduating class-at-a time since 1989.
- Summer Search
A wonderful mentoring program that helps to place students in summer programs primarily in the U.S., but also around the world.
