The library has consolidated the college and career materials into a space called College and Career Central.  This area houses the college catalogs; college guides; books on writing the college application and essay; SAT, PSAT, and ACT study guides and the application booklets; books on careers, etc.  

Below are links to useful online resources; first college, then career.

 

college

American Universities Alphabetical listing America's Best Colleges  From U.S. News & World Report College Board Register for the SAT and search for colleges, etc. College Net College search, applications, and scholarships. Peterson's College search, test prep, paying for college, etc.
Peterson's Student Edge College search database coming Fall 2008. The Princeton Review SAT prep, college search, etc. Texas Online Texas common application Tips for Writing Your College Application Essay From Associated Colleges of the Midwest.
Tools for a College Student's Financial Success Advice from SmartMoney.com on how to avoid financial woes in college.    

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career

Career Voyages Site from the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education--high growth, high demand occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook "nationally recognized source of career information." (BLS) Riley Guide Free career and employment information.
Salary.com Free salary wizard. SalaryExpert.com Free salary calculator. USAJobs Official site for federal jobs.
Vocational Information Center Search by career field.    

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