
Apprenticeship and Trade Programs
Assessments for College and Career Readiness
ISASP | Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress |
Pre-ACT | Practice ACT exam that predicts potential ACT scores |
ACT | American College Testing |
PSAT | Practice SAT exams that predicts potential SAT scores |
SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test |
ASVAB | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery |
NCRC | National Career Readiness Certificate |
College Planning Tools
ICAN College Planning Timelines | Freshman and Sophomores |
Juniors and Seniors | |
Regent Admission Index (RAI) | Calculate your index, which is used in determining admission at the Iowa Regents (University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa) |
Common App | Explore colleges and apply to multiple colleges at once! |
QuestBridge | For high-achieving, low-income students. Attending a top college can be affordable and we want to help! |
Guided Pathway Support Program | FREE program designed to help college-bound African American students navigate the admissions process. |
College Athletics
NCAA Eligibility Center | Register here if you’re considering athletics at the Division I, II or III level |
Initial Eligibility Information | |
Registration Checklist | |
Eligibility Progress Worksheet | |
Frequently Asked Questions | |
NAIA Eligibility Center | Register here if you’re considering athletics at the NAIA level |
College Search Engines
College Raptor | Find college matches, compare financial aid and simplify the college search process |
Big Future | Find the Best College for You – a College Board product |
Applily | Research schools, get scholarships, and see where you fit – at any stage of your journey. |
Niche | Find the school that fits you best |
Unigo | College stats, admissions advice and school reviews |
College Visit Opportunities
Military Career Options
Today’s Military | offers great resources for students considering the armed services |
Air Force | https://www.airforce.com/ |
Air National Guard | https://www.airforce.com/ways-to-serve/air-national-guard/iowa |
Army | https://www.goarmy.com/ |
Army National Guard | https://nationalguard.com/iowa |
Coast Guard | https://www.uscg.mil/ |
Marine Corps | https://www.marines.com/ |
Navy | Program Flyer |
Space Force | https://www.spaceforce.mil/ |
ROTC Programs in Iowa | Buena Vista University – Army |
Coe College – Air Force & Army | |
Drake University – Army | |
Iowa State University – Army, Navy & Air Force | |
University of Iowa – Air Force & Army | |
University of Northern Iowa – Army |