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 |