Teen Life
Start Planning for College
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FAFSA and Financial Aid: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center and Tutor.com offer webinars and guidance for financial aid and completing the FAFSA.
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Resumes: Create a polished resume in minutes with Got Resume Builder.
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Scholarships: Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform connecting students to college and trade school scholarships, financial aid updates, and helpful resources.
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Test Prep: Brainfuse, LearningExpress Library, and Tutor.com provide prep for the ACT, SAT, and AP exams. LearningExpress Library also offers support for college essay writing, and Brainfuse and Tutor.com provide free daily online tutoring.
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Beyond High School
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All-in-one tutoring service for students and learners of all ages, offering help from real, live tutors in both English and Spanish. Features powerful tools for learning, writing assistance, and test preparation, including a Language Lab for foreign language learners, a 24/7 Writing Lab for submitting papers, and more. Live tutors are available daily from 2:00–11:00 p.m.
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College Board
Register and prepare for the SAT.
Fastweb
Find scholarships, colleges, and even job opportunities that match your personalized profile.
FinAid
The smart student's guide to financial aid.
FAFSA
The U.S. Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Provides career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
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South Carolina Occupation Information System
Provides a vast array of career development products and scholarship information. Call the Main Library Teen Department at (803) 504-3763 for login information.
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Issues for Teens
Do Something
Would you like to change the world? This site will show you how!
Learn how your vote can make a difference, register to vote, and get politically involved.
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SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
See how you can help yourself and others make positive decisions in your everyday lives.
Provides support and immediate help for teens in crisis through designated Safe Place locations at libraries, schools, fire stations, and other organizations.
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SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
SAVE provides information, news, and resources to help prevent suicide through public awareness and education.
TeensHealth
Get honest, accurate, and doctor-approved information and advice about health, emotions, and life.
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Express Yourself
Poetry Out Loud
Nervous about reciting? Unsure of where to start? Don’t be! Everything you need to help you perform a successful recitation is right here.
South Carolina Arts Commission
Find information about the arts in South Carolina.
TeenInk
This national teen magazine, book series, and website is devoted entirely to teenage writing and art.