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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: SPECIAL INTERESTS
As students begin their college search, they will want to select schools where they have a high comfort level. The links below provide resources to assist students in identifying how their specific needs can be met.
Student Athlete
Gifted and Talented Programs
Special Needs
  Student Life
Study Abroad
 
Student Athlete
NAIA Online
Information about the National Association of Intercollegeiate Athletics
National Junior College Athletic Association
The governing body for intercollegiate athletics at two year colleges
NCAA Online
The primary site for information about playing sports at a NCAA Division I, II, or III college; includes information about student eligibility and recruiting and the Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete
Sports Scholarships, Athletic Scholarships and Financial Aid for Student Athletes
Information about scholarships and financial aid for student athletes from Finaid.org
Student Athlete Educational Foundation
Links to resources for student athletes

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Gifted and Talented Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools Gifted and Talented Program
Resources and support available through FCPS
College Planning for Gifted and Talented Youth
The outline of a six-year process of self-discovery and decision-making
How Can I Help My Gifted Child Plan for College?
Long-term planning advice for parents

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Special Needs
Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Special Education
Provides information about the numerous resources available within FCPS for students with special needss
College and Career Programs for Deaf Students
Postsecondary programs serving deaf and hard of hearing students; includes a list of schools offering programs in 30 career areas
College Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities
How to search out a suitable postsecondary setting that will afford opportunity for success
HEATH: Getting Ready for College
An excellent, in-depth article for learning disabled students preparing for college
Virginia College Quest
A guide to college success for students with disabilities

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Student Life
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities: AJCU Home Page
Links to all the Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S.
BlackCollegeSearch.com
Free online HBCU resource for prospective African American students; information on black colleges, scholarships, financial aid and more
Catholic Colleges and Universities
Information on the Catholic colleges and universities in the U.S. with links to each of them
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
Information about Christian colleges; includes a search engine to help search for schools
Cyber Campus!: Top 25 Colleges for Hispanics
Information on colleges which offer diverse student bodies and large Hispanic populations
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Provides links to campuses with Hillel organizations as well as general information on Hillel

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Study Abroad
British Council - USA - Education and Training
Study and training opportunities in the United Kingdom
ECIS On-Line Directory of International Schools
Lists over 400 international schools in over 90 countries worldwide
Studying Abroad
A comprehensive web site from Peterson's with information on year-long and summer study abroad programs
Study Abroad Directory
Hundreds of links to study abroad program home pages and a wealth of related information

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