Resources for
Students and Parents
Learning tools:
The Barsch Learning Styles Inventory:Learning style assessment for Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic learning
The Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire:
A site of the North Carolina State University, this inventory uses the categories of Active and
Reflective Learners, Sensing and Intuitive Learners, Visual and Verbal
Learners, and Sequential and Global Learners
Regents:
New York State Education Department:
Regents Exam Schedule
Regents Exam Prep Center:
Free practice for Regents Exams (provided by Oswego City School District)
Regents Review 2.0
Review videos for Regents available for free viewing online
Jefferson Math Project:
Free resources for Regents exam questions
Test Prep:
SSAT:
Secondary School Admission Test for entrance into private schools
Practice Tests:
Online resource for practice tests. Free for members of Dutchess County Libraries. This is an amazing resource. SSAT, SAT, AP, GRE, GED, even scholarship information, plus much more. Click below, then click on "Testing & Education".
http://www.midhudson.org/databases/dc.htm
SAT and College Board:
Information for AP exams, SAT I and SAT II (subject tests):
ACT:
PLAN and ACT exams
Graduate Record Exam:
ETS
website for registering to take the GRE - the exam required by many
colleges for Graduate programs. This exam was recently revised. Make sure you are preparing for the right exam!
http://www.ets.org/gre
College (Planning and Funding):
The Common Application:
One college application accepted by over 400 schools
Scholarship Directory:
The Community Foundation of Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam Counties
Education Funding:
Beyond Wealth Management helps create a balance between college funding and retirement.
College Essays:
For complete help with selecting a college, preparing for an interview, completing the applications, and writing your college essay contact Sue Lesser at (845) 473-4146.
Full Service College Planning:
College Planning 101 is your first and last place for college planning. Financial guidance, selecting a school that fits all aspects of the student, and so much more. Certified College Planning Specialist in the Hudson Valley
Text Books:
Rent or buy textbooks at The Shipping Place. Great prices, pick-up and drop-off, plus cool giveaways.
http://www.textbookstop.com/dutchess
The National Tutoring Association:
The oldest and largest association dedicated solely to the advancement of tutors, the NTA is the only association in the United States accredited to train and provide certification to tutors.