College Info
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's College Info
Looking for more college and educational testing sites? Check out this list provided by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Guide to Financial Aid
For more financial aid sites take look at this list provided by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
CollegeBoard Online
Help with the tests you will need to take for college admissions.
College Step-by-Step: U.S. News & World Report
Advice on selecting a college, getting accepted, and more. Includes annual college ranking guide.
FAFSA on the Web
This is THE FORM you'll need to start the federal financial aid process! Check here for deadlines, eligibility, and school codes, plus the all-important form.
Petersons.com - The Education and Career Center
This website contains listings of colleges, graduate schools, distance learning, studying abroad opportunities, and gives you the ability to apply for college online for many schools.
Pittsburgh Colleges & Universities
A collection of the colleges in and around Pittsburgh.
Student Aid on the Web
A comprehensive guide to federal funding for education.
English and Language Arts
AuthorSheets
Need information about an author? Use AuthorSheets, from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Internet Public Library Teenspace A+Writing
The Internet Public Library offers a step-by-step guide to researching and writing a paper, including information on how to evaluate online resources.
Foreign Languages
AltaVista Babel Fish
Translate text or web sites from English to a variety of other languages, and back!
Parlo
This site offers courses, music, and information about other cultures for students learning other languages.
Language Box
Radio, TV, and books from many lands and cultures.
yourDictionary.com
Dictionaries for over 260 languages - including English!
Homework Help
Internet Public Library Teenspace School and Homework Help
Can't find quite the right info to do your homework? Need ideas to get started on a paper? Starting to think about what you want to do after high school? Here you'll find resources on these topics and others related to school, jobs, and getting the education help you need.
Math
Internet Public Library Math Resources
Links to web sites for help with calculus, graph creations, algebra, and equations. There are some biographies of famous mathematicians too.
Science
Exploratorium
Interactive exhibits and information about science, nature, art and technology from the Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception.
Nye Labs Online
Bill Nye, the Science Guy's own website featuring valuable scientific information.
The Science Fair Project Guide
The Internet Public Library guides you to web site resources and the necessary steps to do a great job with your science fair project even if this is the first time for you.
History and Social Studies
A+ Country Reports for Countries Around the World
A comprehensive source of information about the countries of the world.
Biographical Dictionary
A database of over 28,000 brief biographical sketches that can be searched by name, keyword, or date.
History on PBS
Information on historical topics covered by the various Public Broadcasting System television programs.
The History Place
Exhibits on various historical periods and events, ranging from the Irish Potato Famine to Nazi Germany to the Vietnam War.
Library of Congress Country Studies
Online books that give political, economic, social, and national information for a variety of foreign countries.
Real Life
Consumer Education
Enter the Consumer Jungle and find out about credit cards, car loans, living on your own and more. Consumer Jungle is sponsored by the Young Adult Consumer Education Trust (YACET), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing young adults with the life skills they need to become responsible, informed consumers.
Crossroads
Stories of other young drivers and sample quizzes to test your driving knowledge. Links to PENNDOT and Driver and Vehicle Services.
Partnership for a Drug Free America: Teens
Read articles on subjects like ecstasy and drug treatment, and get advice on how to deal with a friend's drug use.
Pennsylvania Drivers Manual
Full text. Online. Searchable. The real deal.
Internet Public Library Teenspace School and Homework Help
Find out how to start a S.A.V.E. chapter at your school and promote nonviolent solutions to conflicts.
TeenCentral
Here is a great place for you to share your thoughts and concerns. It is a help-line site for teens, done by teens.
TeensHealth
Wide range of information on physical and mental health - in nice easy to understand articles.