Education
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Local sites:
Amherst Regional Public Schools
UMass - Amherst
Amherst College
Smith College
Mt. Holyoke College
Hampshire College
Five College Website
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Online Tests - Practice taking a variety
of tests (e.g., GED, SAT, GMAT, ASVAB, ACT, GRE) online with LearningExpress. Get instant scoring
and personalized analysis.
VerbaLearn - (Available to Jones Library cardholders only.) - Improve your general vocabulary,
or prepare for standardized tests, such as the ACT, GRE, or SAT, for ESL, or high school grade level vocabulary. Work through a course
and build a studylist. Choose which review tool to use for effective vocabulary building.
College Information - Search for
colleges by major, size, state and athletics.
Financial Aid - Find general
guidance on paying for higher education with financial aid and scholarships, and even apply online.
Massachusetts Dept. of Education - Provides a source of official
information, including school and district profiles and directory, grant and curriculum information, and
information for educators.
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MCAS Information - From the Massachusetts Dept. of Education,
this site provides the tests from previous years, summary of school districts' performance,
and more.
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) - Provides a
database of journal articles and documents, and through its 16 clearinghouses you'll find more
resources and services.
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills - Provides access to
lesson plans, projects, activities, and other educational materials. Sponsored by the U.S. Dept.
of Education.
National Center for Education Statistics
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) - Search for accredited
college-prep boarding schools.
This page last updated on March 3, 2010.
