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Career Interest:
The websites below will help you explore what careers you might be interested in.
 Resource  Link
  Jobs 4 U http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/
 Occupational Outlook  Handbook www.bls.gov
 Jung Typology Test http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
 College Board http://www.collegeboard.com/student/ csearch/majors_careers/index.html
 UCAS

http://www.ucas.com/students/choosingcourses/ choosingcourse/stamfordtest
 Princeton Review http://www.princetonreview.com/ careers-after-college.aspx
 Career Ship

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ planyourcareer/careership/
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International University Search:
Use the websites below to search for information on universities all over the world.
 Website  Link
 4 International Colleges and Universities

http://www.4icu.org/
 School Finder

http://schoolfinder.com/
 Hot courses abroad http://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/study/ international-students/abroad.html
 International Student

http://www.internationalstudent.com/school-search/
 Brain Track

http://www.braintrack.com/country.htm
 College Board

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/ csearch/index.html?affiliateId=rdr&bannerId=csearch
 UCAS

http://www.ucas.com/students/ choosingcourses/choosinguni/
 My Education City

http://www.myeducationcity.com/
 Princeton Review

http://www.princetonreview.com/com.aspx
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University Rankings:
A very important part of university research is knowing the status of the schools you are applying to. For example, the higher the university is ranked, the more competitive it will be to gain acceptance.
 Organization  Link
 4 International Colleges and QS World University Rankings

http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/home
 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/
 U.S. News and World Report

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/ best-colleges
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University Admissions Tests:
Register for tests required by the university you are applying to.
 Test  Link
 SAT

http://sat.collegeboard.com/register
 ACT http://www.actstudent.org/
 TOEFL

http://www.ets.org/toefl/
 IELTS

http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx
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SAT Preparation:
If you want to attend a university in the U.S. or if you plan to apply to one of the universities in Education City, you will need to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The websites below will help you prepare.
 Website  Link
 I need a pencil

www.ineedapencil.com
 College Board

http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice
 Score Plus

http://score-plus.com/locations/middle-east-north-africa/doha-qatar.html
 Sylvan Learning Center

http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/qatar/ index.cfm?CFID=21508990&CFTOKEN=12354196
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Personal Statement Writing:
There are endless articles on how to write a personal statement or admissions essay. The websites below are just a few. Before you write, do research and figure out what advice and strategies will work for you.
 Website  Link
 UCAS

http://www.ucas.ac.uk/students/applying/ howtoapply/personalstatement/
 College Board

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/ essay-skills/index.html
 Studential

http://www.studential.com/guide/ write_personal_statement.htm#link_ucas
 College-Admission-Essay

http://www.college-admission-essay.com/ admissionessayresources.html
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