Guidance Homepage

Use this site to explore Ohio's 13 public universities. Click on “Download the Guide” to see their viewbook which contains visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and fees, locations, and much more!

Use this site to explore which Ohio private colleges have the size/location/majors you desire. Click on Media > Counselor's Guide for their viewbook- it contains info on visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and more!

This site is an excellent resource for students to research Ohio's 23 2-year colleges:. Click on About > Our Community Colleges to see locations and direct links to each college's website.

This site provides free tools for current and future college students. It has a unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability.

This site offers an extensive tool detailing various types of trade schools, job outlooks for 16 of the most popular vocational careers, and tips for selecting and enrolling in vocational programs

This is an excellent site for exploring different colleges and careers. Students can narrow down their college search by indicating what they are looking for through the BIGFUTURE platform. Students can also use this site to register for the SAT.

This website allows students to compare college courses and check for transferability. (Not all colleges are in the Transferology network.)

ACT student website for practice tests, registration and more.

Register for the test, take practice tests, and more.

This is the website where seniors can apply for their Federal Student Aid I.D. (formerly FAFSA PIN). All students who plan to file their FAFSA online need to first get their FSA ID at this site. You will need 2 ID's total: one student and one parent.

This is where students and parents can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. This must be completed to apply for federal student aid. Many Ohio colleges have a priority filing deadline of December 1.

This site is maintained by the Mercer County Community Development Department. Their mission is to connect job seekers of all ages with local businesses.

This site is maintained by the US Department of Labor. It contains descriptions of thousands of occupations, what they do, wages, how to get started and employment outlook.

This site has a wealth of information for students and adults about current job openings, occupation searches, wages, Ohio colleges, interest inventories, resume tips, and much more! Click on K-12 Students to "build your backpack" and save information.

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