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Apprenticeship and Trade Programs

Apprenticeship Programs
Career Training Apprenticeship Programs
Trade School Programs
Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council
WLC Video: Construction Apprenticeship Programs
Certificate/Diploma Careers

Assessments for College and Career Readiness

ISASPIowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress
Pre-ACTPractice ACT exam that predicts potential ACT scores
ACTAmerican College Testing
PSATPractice SAT exams that predicts potential SAT scores
SATScholastic Aptitude Test
ASVABArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
NCRCNational Career Readiness Certificate

College Planning Tools

ICAN College Planning TimelinesFreshman 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 AppExplore colleges and apply to multiple colleges at once!
QuestBridgeFor high-achieving, low-income students. Attending a top college can be affordable and we want to help!
Guided Pathway Support ProgramFREE program designed to help college-bound African American students navigate the admissions process.

College Athletics

NCAA Eligibility CenterRegister 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 CenterRegister here if you’re considering athletics at the NAIA level
*Students are recommended to register during their junior year of high school.

College Search Engines

College RaptorFind college matches, compare financial aid and simplify the college search process
Big FutureFind the Best College for You – a College Board product
ApplilyResearch schools, get scholarships, and see where you fit – at any stage of your journey.
NicheFind the school that fits you best
UnigoCollege stats, admissions advice and school reviews
This is not a comprehensive list of college search engines.

College Visit Opportunities

Military Career Options

Today’s Militaryoffers great resources for students considering the armed services
Air Forcehttps://www.airforce.com/
Air National Guardhttps://www.airforce.com/ways-to-serve/air-national-guard/iowa
Armyhttps://www.goarmy.com/
Army National Guardhttps://nationalguard.com/iowa
Coast Guardhttps://www.uscg.mil/
Marine Corpshttps://www.marines.com/
NavyProgram Flyer
Space Forcehttps://www.spaceforce.mil/
ROTC Programs in IowaBuena 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