Resources for Students
Homework Help
The Library Online is a source for homework help. Just check out the Library webpage, www.eastmeadow.info for LIVE HOMEWORK HELP. Free tutors available seven days a week from 2 to 10pm in the areas of math, science, social studies and English for Kindergarden through Grade 12 and college intro courses.
Also check out the Library’s ELECTRONIC RESOURCES. There are databases for science, history and literature.
HOMEWORK SPOT – Ever needed help finishing a problem for your homework assignment? Here you can ask questions and get answers.
Summer Reading Lists
East Meadow School District Summer Reading List
Woodland/Clarke Middle School Summer Reading Questions
College Information
COLLEGE RESULTS ONLINE – This free resource provides users with information on nerly any four-year college/university in the USA. You can compare colleges in various categories including degrees granted, programs and financial aid.
College Majors
COLLEGE MAJORS 101 – Educates teens about college majors and the careers to which they can lead.
College Applications
COMMON APPLICATION – Application accepted by nearly300 Selected Colleges and Universities (Available in English and Spanish)
New York State Regents
Oswego City School District Regents Exam Prep Center – Covers subject material found in the following examinations, Math A and B, Global and US History, Earth Science, Living Science, Chemistry, Physics, study strategies, and old Regent examinations
SUNY’S New York Network Regents Review Live – watch reruns of the Regents Review Live programs including some from 2005 and 2006.
New York State Department of Education Site for Regent Examinations – most complete set of regent examinations with some going back to 1957.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
FASTWEB – searches over 1.3 million scholarships
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID – electronic FAFSA FORM
NEW YORK STATE’S HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CORPORATION – assist individual with paying for college
SCHOLARSHIP HELP.ORG – your source for free scholarship information including preparing the application and the scholarship essay.
Testing
ACT – The ACT college entrance test including free practice tests
PSAT/NMSQT – Personalized college planning kit with SAT Study Plan
SAT – Prepare with official SAT practice tests from the test maker
STUDY GUIDE ZONE – This is a treasure trove of free resources for students, beginning professionals, and anyone else who wants to improve their score on a standardized test.
