CollegeSource Online
Search for colleges by name, geographic location, tuition, enrollment, or major. Provides profiles, links to institution
websites, and PDF files of college catalogs.
Drew University's Guide to the Graduate Decision
Explains different types of graduate degrees and presents questions to
consider when applying. Also provides advice on choosing a program and on the application process from
long-range time tables to personal interviews.
Entrance Exams
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test
GRE Graduate Record Examination
LSAT Law School Admission Test
MCAT Medical College Admission Test
For more practice tests, try Learn-A-Test.
The IUB libraries subscribe to this test database. Sign up for a username and password and access free practice tests for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, Praxis I, and dozens of other tests.
Gradview.com
Articles on choosing graduate school, getting in, surviving, and life
afterwards. Many links to financial aid sources.
ICPAC Education Resources
From the Indiana Career and Postsecondary Advancement Center. Provides links to education resources for Indiana students, including college profiles and majors available in the state of Indiana.
Job Web's Graduate School Resources Library
Articles address reasons to apply, types of programs, points to consider, admission tests,
plus special articles for MBA and Ph.D.
Law School/LSAT
Provides print resources available in the Information Commons Career Reference Collection and
online resources that give an overview of law school and its application process,
as well as study guides for the LSAT exam.
MBA/GMAT
Provides print resources available in the Information Commons Career Reference Collection and
online resources that describe the MBA, locating a graduate program, and how to study for the GMAT exam.
Medical School/MCAT
Provides print resources available in the Information Commons Career Reference Collection and
online resources that give an overview of medical school and its application process,
as well as study guides for the MCAT exam.
Peterson's Grad Channel
Program search by topic and location.
Law: Insider tips, timetable for application, preparing for your first semester.
MBA: surviving the application process, future trends, part-time programs, financial aid.
U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges
Excerpts from the 2005 College issue. Ranking including universities, liberal arts colleges, best values, and more. Also includes articles on getting in, how to choose the right school, and winning on campus.
U.S. News and World Report Grad Schools
Excerpts from 2005 Grad School issue. Articles on going to graduate
school for the right reasons and on choosing between part-time and
full-time attendance. Also includes rankings of institutions in various fields and an online chat forum.
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Financial Aid
At IU/US
Get Free Cash For College. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LB2337.4.T36
A complete scholarship directory and a comprehensive financial aid strategy guide.
Free $ For College For Dummies. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LB2337.4.R65
Provides the inside scoop on winning scholarships, applying for grants, and finding financial aid from unlikely sources.
The Scholarship Book. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LB2337.4.C37
Includes information on private sector scholarships, grants, and prizes, as well as tips for building winning essays, applications, and cover letters.
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FastWeb
From Monster.com. Register with FastWeb to find scholarships and finanical awards that match your profile. Custom college search available, as well.
FinAid
From the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators. Covers
scholarships, loans, pre-paid savings plans, and military aid, as well as
grants and tax benefits for education expenses. Glossary of financial aid
terms, FAQ, and "Ask the Aid Advisor" included, as well.
Financing Education
From Peterson's publishing. Defines financial aid basics, tests your knowledge of financial aid, including how to choose the right
loan from federal, state, or private sources and how to search for scholarships.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All the information you need to prepare and complete this widely-used
financial aid form. Web-filing returns results faster and asks fewer
questions than the paper version.
ICPAC Finanical Aid
The Indiana Career and Postsecondary Advancement Center provides information on financial aid resources available to parents, traditional students, returning adult students, and graduate students.
IU Student Financial Assistance Office
Resources for undergraduate, graduate, transfer and international
students at IU. Calculate your cost of attendance. Download applications,
appeals, work-study, and other forms. Find information on public and
private scholarships and loans, and read articles on managing your finances.
Paying for College
A service of The College Board. Advice on finding an education
with affordable tuition. Includes savings options, a scholarship search, financial aid
and savings calculators, and loan applications.
Student Guide to Financial Aid
From U.S. Dept. of Education. Downloadable PDF in English or Spanish
explains the three major forms of federal aid: grants, loans, and work-study.
Details the application process. Also a warning about scholarship scans
and fraudlent financial aid search services.
Yahoo! Financial Aid links
Alphabetical listing of financial sites and services. Includes grants, loans and
scholarships; regional resources; and savings and investment plans.
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Internships
At IU/US
The Internship Bible. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LC1072.I58 P76
Provides information on over 100,000 internships on all academic levels.
Peterson's Internships. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HD4881.I5
Descriptions of 50,000 paid and unpaid internship opportunities.
Scoring a Great Internship. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LC1072.I58 S36
Tips and strategies from fellow students on finding and making the most of internship opportunities.
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How To Find Your Ideal Internship
Article explores how to determine your internship goals and track
down internship sources.
Indiana General Assembly Internships:
House Democrats
House Republicans
Senate Democrats
Senate Republicans
Indiana Governor's Fellowship Program
This 12-month program allows interns to observe various state agencies on
a rotating basis, participating in daily activities. Interns are matched
with mentors, participate in seminars and work on special projects.
Indianapolis Star Pulliam Journalism Fellowships
Ten weeks of work and study at the Indianapolis Star or The Arizona
Republic, plus a cash grant. Fellows will work as reporters, editorial
writers or copy editors, participate in sessions with a writing
coach, and meet with guest lecturers.
Internship Links
From the University of Texas at Austin. Scroll down to see the list of
links available to all users. Programs come in all shapes and sizes.
Short-term to one-year, home or abroad, paid and volunteer, museums to public policy.
InternshipPrograms.com
Search internship listings by geographic region or industry/interest.
Read profiles from completed internships. Free online registration required.
Internships in Washington D.C.
From The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
For-credit internships in the Washington D.C. area. Provides
opportunities in many disciplines. Tuition-based programs.
Local Internship Opportunities
Internship listings with IU's Arts & Sciences Placement Office. You must
register in-person at the Career Development Center on campus to access the listings.
Rising Star Internships
Search for internships by kind of work. Read articles by previous interns about their
experiences.
Smithsonian Internships
Offers internships in SPEA, African-American History, Architectural
History & Historic Preservation, American Art, Folklife, Graphic
Design, Textiles, Asian Art & Culture, Horticulture, and Natural
History. Special programs for minorities included. Also lists other opportunties in a variety of settings.
Wall Street Journal Internships
Click to links about internships at the Wall Street Journal in Journalism, Production, Technology, and other areas.
Yahoo Directory Internship Links
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International Experience
At IC/US
Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LB2337.2 .F57
A list of scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships for study and training abroad.
The Directory of Jobs and Careers Abroad. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5549.5.E45 D58
Details permanent and temporary career opportunities abroad in a variety of fields.
Study Away: The Unauthorized Guide to College Abroad. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LB2376.S45
Inside information about college programs abroad.
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General Resources
JobWeb International Information Library
Articles cover preparing a global resume or CV; choosing a country, program,
internship, or employer; and tips from experienced international workers.
Reasons for Studying Abroad by The Black Collegian.
Read this article and discover the benefits of an international experience.
International Student Exchange Program Scholarships
For travel, study, and exchange. Also a link to a big list of other
potential scholarship resources.
Apply for a
Fulbright Fellowship in the country of your choice.
Electronic Embassy
Find the address and web page of a country's embassy in the U.S. and get
the most up-to-date visa requirements for tourism, business, and study.
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Study Abroad
Basic facts on Study Abroad in the 21st Century. By the Institute of International Education.
Define your goals, examine choices, and make a plan.
Institute of International Education of the U.S. Dept of State.
Search listings of over 4,000 academic year or short-term study abroad
programs that can take American students, graduates, teachers and other
professionals to every corner of the earth.
International Student Exchange Program
Membership organization of 230 higher education institutions in the
United States and 33 other countries that are committed to international exchange.
AIFS Study Abroad
The American Institute for Foreign Study offers college study abroad programs in Europe and South Africa.
StudyAbroad.com Web Portal
Search study abroad programs by: Academic Year/Semester, Summer,
Language, Subject, Intern Abroad/Volunteer, Intersession, ESL, TEFL
Certificate, Summer Law, and Business, or use our Destination Portals to
find country specific information.
Semester at Sea by the Institute for Shipboard Education.
Can't decide on just one country? Visit them all from a shipboard
classroom that focuses on crisis issues of global concern.
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Volunteer Abroad
Green Volunteers
View a selection of international environmental projects as listed in the
Green Volunteers guide. Rescue sea turtles in Mexico or rejuvenate
farmland in Australia.
International Volunteer Programs Association
Search for volunteer opportunities by world region, by country, or by type
of work or project duration.
United Nations Volunteers
Read about the experiences of current and former volunteers and view
vacancies. Computer, conservation, health and development skills
particularly in demand.
Volunteers for Peace
Affordable short-term international voluntary service programs in 80 countries.
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Work Abroad
BUNAC
Four month to one year work exchange programs in Australia, Britain,
Canada and New Zealand for U.S. college students and recent graduates.
New Zealand program is open to all Americans 18-30.
ExecutivePlanet.com
Articles on business etiquette by country. Includes dress, gift giving
and acceptable topics of polite conversation.
Preparing Yourself for a Job Overseas
This article from The Black Collegian discusses the career advantages
of international work as an undergraduate and offers
tips on making the most of the experience.
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