College Board
GridWorld: A Curriculum Module for Computer Science
Stretch out the grid. Teaching modules provide suggestions on how to use the case study, GridWorld, throughout the year as opposed to only right before the exam. The instructional units provide suggestions for presentations, assignments,...
Curated OER
Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction Writing
Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.
Curated OER
Redesigning Resumes
Ninth graders identify the elements of resumes and then design a resume to be used by an eighth grader applying for high school. In this resume lesson, 9th graders define resumes and work in teams to use computer software to design a...
PBS
Pbs: Ten Steps to College With the Greenes
A website created to organize a college admissions campaign. Includes worksheets for students and parents as well as video from top admissions officers at various colleges.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Master Timeline: College Admissions
This college admissions timeline lists activities to complete as you navigate the college admissions process.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admission
SCU uses StoryCorps' tested interviewing techniques-combined with outstanding radio broadcasts and animated shorts-to support high school students in the development of identity and in drawing connections between their unique strengths...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The College Admissions Game: Sa Ts Not for Everyone, but Reality for Most
Do SAT scores reflect academic performance? Should you take the SAT or ACT? Do all colleges require the SAT? Is the SAT fair? This report addresses these questions and explores the "argument against standardized tests" and how the SAT...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Affirmative Action and the Constitution
Spurred by a case in Texas where a student felt her rights were compromised when she was denied entrance into the University of Texas, this lesson plan addresses college admissions' processes in the United States.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Guide to the College Application
Easy-to-understand guide to the process of filling out a college application includes information on mistakes to avoid, organization, early decision-making, early action, and asking for a letter of recommendation. On the next page, also...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sample Essay 1 With Admissions Feedback
This article gives multiple samples of college admission essays that have been evaluated by college admissions officers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What's Different About Applying to College as a Homeschooler?
This resource gives the reader and example of the process of applying to college as a homeschooler.
Other
Common App: Common College Application
The Common Application is the recommended form of 241 selective colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs. Many of these institutions use the form exclusively. All give equal consideration to the Common...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Writing Tips and Techniques for Your College Essay
This article gives the reader writing tips and techniques for your college essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Timeline: Applying to College
This Khan Academy resource describes the process of applying to colleges.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Carboxylic Acid Reactions Overview
This resource from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource provides an overview of carboxylic acid reactions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Special Thanks to Contributors
Acknowledges Khan Academy contributors to the college admissions process.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: College Application Checklist
This resource is an article that includes a comprehensive list of what could be required in an application, along with who will often be required to make the submission.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Conditions Influence Lyophilisation?
The resource from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource provides practice uestions related to phase changes during lyophilisation, or the process of freeze drying.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Timeline: Wrapping Up
Khan Academy ties the college process together offering a timeline of activities to complete to gain acceptance.