Links to the Library
Search Our Databases
Search our databases to locate magazine and journal articles about college preparation. You will need to have a library card to access them outside the library.
- Learning Express Library
The database offers preparation tools and tips online on various tests such as SAT, ACT, PSAT and more for the college entrance exams. - Academic Search Complete A multi-disciplinary database with more than 5,300 full text periodicals, including 4,400 peer-reviewed journals. Go to a "keyword search" using Financial aid or scholarship or Test prepartion to find the informaiton.
- Student Research Center Provides the current information on college prep topics with journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
ebooks on OverDrive
With electronic books– your public library is open 24/7! The San Antonio Public Library offers ways to access ebooks through Downloadables for free with your San Antonio Public Library Card.
- Study Aids and Workbooks The link offers college student guides on test prep guides, scholarships, financial aid and more. Once you log in with the link, click on ebooks under browse collection to Study Aids & Workbooks.
Loans/Education
Find some of the links for the loan agnecies that provide funding for your college education. In addition to these links, you may also find various loans offered from colleges and from private organizations.
- Federal Perkins Loans The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low-interest loans to help needy students finance the costs of postsecondary education.
- Federal Stafford Loans Offers fixed-rate federal student loans for undergraduate and graduate students attending college at least half-time. Stafford loans are the most common and one of the lowest-cost ways to pay for school.
- Federal Parent (PLUS) The Federal Parent PLUS Loan helps parents and guardians with good credit borrow up to the cost of attendance for their undergraduate children. Parent PLUS Loan funds can be used for tuition, supplies, housing, and more.
- College Access Loan (CAL) The College Access Loan Program provides alternative education loans to Texas students who are unable to meet the cost of attendance. The CAL may be used to cover part or all of the student's Expected Family Contribution
Welcome to college preparation guide
Visit the guide to build an education portfolio for your college preparation.
Check out this guide to find resources available at SAPL on college prep such as books, databases, websites, local resources on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, AP courses). Use this guide to help write powerful essays, find financial aid, scholarships, grants, school loans and more. Let us help you to prepare better for college entrance.
Favorite Books
- ACT premier - by New York, NY : Kaplan Publishing, 2011
Call Number: 378.1662 ACTThis guide is a tool box of strategies to use. It teaches students to take control of their testing doing most of the tests and reading through the recommendations of techniques. In the Introduction, the book points out that there are four keys to succeeding in this test. One, learn the test,Two, learn the strategies. Three, learn the material tested. Four, practice, practice, practice to help students improve their scores. - AP chemistry, 2010-2011 - John T. Moore, Richard H. Langley
Call Number: 540 MOOREPresents a study plan to build knowledge and confidence, discusses study skills and strategies, provides two practice exams, and includes a review of the core concepts - Getting financial aid 2011 - by College Board
Call Number: 378.3 GETTINGThe books offers a step-by-step guide on how to get financial aid with "financial aid picture" for each of 3,000 colleges, universities; step-by-step guides to filling out the FAFSA and other forms; details about unique scholarships offered by colleges; advice on working through college; and strategies for going "beyond the forms" to explain circumstances to colleges. - The best 376 colleges - by Robert Franek ... [et. al.]
Call Number: 378.73 FRANEKPublication Year: 2011covers the best three hundred seventy six colleges highlighting universities and Colleges- United states Directory; college choice and college costs- United States. - College essays that made a difference - Princeton Review
The book presents real-life essays written by applicants to Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and more, as well as complete application profiles of over 100 students, including test scores, GPAs, demographic information, and where they got in and where they didn't. - SAT : premier live online. 2010 - the staff of Kaplan test prep and admissions
Call Number: 378.1662 SATIt has 10 full length practice tests with a lot of good advice. This book also has great tips on how to write essays and how they will be graded. The writing section contains good information on how avoid common errors. The math section explains what all the terms are and how to work and solve each type of question.
Financial Aid
Visit the websites and links for finding information on Financial Aid, scholarships and more for funding your college education.
- Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Offer free application for Federal Student Aid. The office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.
- Financial aid for college study offers weblinks for more information about financial aid and specific financial information for home schoolers as well.
College Scholarship Links
There are many scholarships available to attend college. Learn how to help find financial assistance.
- Fastweb Search scholarships starting from high school years.
- Every Chance Every Texan With this financial aid link, find the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation compilation of the annual list of Texas Scholarships plus Texas financial aid and grant resources and application tips.
- Sallie Mae Using this link, find information on student loans, scholarships, and saving for college that can be beneficial to students and parents before, during, and after college.
Test Preparation- SAT, ACT
Visit the websites and links for finding information on SAT, ACT PSAT and more for achieving high scores for college admission.
- Information on standardized tests for PSAT, SAT 1 or ACT, SAT lls and AP Tests The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the Advanced Placement Programs.
- Test Preparation Courses- Number2.com This website offers online test preparation courses free of charge. It includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that match each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder and more.
Online Master's Degree Guide
Find your choice of online master's degree by going to this very informative website. It also lists a top competitive master's degree program including the top jobs for online master's degree holder. In addition, there is also a very helpful information on the financial aid part such as Master's Degree Financial Help: Grants & Scholarships, Career Specific Scholarships, Scholarships for Minorities, Scholarships for Women and much more...
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Grants/ Education
Look into some of the grants that are offered at the following links for funding college education.
- Grants - Pell grant It is a Federal Pell Grant program that undergraduate and vocational students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in participating schools may apply.
- Grants - FSEOG The FSEOG Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students to promote access to postsecondary education.
- Grants- Federal Agencies Federal agencies offer grants to help students attend college. Students can use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to apply for Pell Grants and other aid for college.
- Grants- State Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities.
Local Resources
Following are some of the local resources in San Antonio that provides one on one assistance for your college prep.
- Empowerment 21 Mr. Nippy Betz (Founder)
EmPowerment 21
P.O. Box 769125
San Antonio, Texas 78245
Phone: 210.415.6510 - COSTEP High Point Tower
8415 Datapoint Dr. Ste. 740,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3279
(800) 949-6371 - The Princeton Review 901 NE Loop 410 # 802
San Antonio, TX 78209-1310
(210) 824-8378 - KAPLAN Test Preparation 8401 Datapoint Dr Ste B100
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-2924
College Atlas
Searh online for college and Universities throughout the world with the cost, highest and lowest acceptance rates and much more using the following link.
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