Links & Resources

Quick Links

College and Career

  • College.gov Answers why you should go to college, what steps you need to take, and how to pay.
  • FAFSA Free Application For Student Aid
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook Published by the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, this comprehensive source provides detailed information on any and all careers, including required education, salary ranges, description of duties, and related sources.
  • Peterson’s College Planner Resources for finding the right college or study abroad program; studying for the SAT or ACT; finding the right college or university, exploring financial aid.
  • Sallie Mae Information on how to fund your college education.
  • Volunteer Match
  • Volunteer Solutions Great resources for finding the right volunteer opportunity for you.

Health and Nutrition

  • Center for Young Women’s Health Everything you need to know about teen health issues.
  • Family Education Lots of articles and information on teen health and nutrition, including dieting, eating disorders, healthy recipes, etc.
  • RAINN Rape victim support
  • TeenHealthFX Your online resource for any and all questions regarding your health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality.
  • TeensHealth Sports Nutrition Nutrition information for teen athletes
  • Teen Vegetarians Important information on why teens choose to “go meatless” – and how to be sure that if you’re a vegetarian, you’re getting the nutrition you need to keep you healthy today and into the future.
  • American Lung Association American Lung Association fact sheet on teenage smoking.
  • TeensHealth Drug Abuse Facts about teenage drug abuse.

Internet

Writing

  • FanFiction Are you a fan of fan fiction? Star Trek? Harry Potter? Twilight series? Whatever it is you’re into, this is the place to find others interested in the same thing.
  • FanFiction TV Find your favorite TV show and create your own storylines and read about others.
  • Teen Ink Here you can read writings by teens and submit your own pieces for publication.