FREE Test Prep, College and Homeschool Resources
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SAT RESOURCES
Official SAT homepage, including registration info and practice exams
Full-Length Digital SAT Practice Tests (for digital SAT version beginning in Spring 2024)
Paper SAT Practice Exams (free practice exams in PDF format)
Official SAT Practice Book (contains eight practice exams)
SAT calculator policy (please note that TI-92 is prohibited)
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ACT RESOURCES
Official ACT homepage, including registration info and online practice test
Official ACT Practice Exam (newest available)
Official ACT Practice Book (Amazon ordering page)
Comprehensive ACT prep guide from Test Geek
ACT calculator policy (please note that TI-89 and TI-92 are prohibited)
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COLLEGE RESOURCES
Searchable college ranking database by category (academic major, location, value, etc.)
Individual college policies regarding SAT/ACT score submission (scroll down to page 5 for school listing)
List of "test-flexible" colleges that de-emphasize SAT/ACT scores
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HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES
A summary of K-12 education options for Hawaii families (includes basic information about charter schools and virtual schooling)
Comprehensive homeschooler's guide from Command Education, including college application, standardized testing, transcript and scholarship resources
Helpful online catalogue of free audiobooks, e-books, and video lessons/tutorials spanning a wealth of K-12 subjects, including foreign languages, philosophy, and the fine arts
Supplemental listing of free educational websites for homeschool families
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GENERAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Khan Academy~ comprehensive collection of video tutorials and online practice resources spanning all academic subjects
IXL~ adaptive learning resource known primarily for providing affordable and unlimited online math practice, also includes grade-level skill practice in language arts, science, and social studies (limited access for non-members)
mathisfun.com~ easy-to-follow explanations of algebra, geometry and pre-calculus concepts (with pictures)
Desmos~ free and intuitive online graphing calculator
Kuta Software~ free high school math worksheets with answers included at bottom of each problem set
Purplemath~ offers helpful written explanations of math concepts, including visual aids and step-by-step examples
Wolfram Alpha~ provides computational, algorithm-based answers to user-entered math problems
SpanishDict.com ~ searchable database of Spanish verb conjugations
Crash Course~ Youtube channel featuring brief and informative video lessons in American History and assorted subjects
Intelligent.com~ offers helpful tips and strategies for creating and sticking to a study plan
Jocz Productions~ Youtube channel featuring videos aimed at preparing students for the Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) exam
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FREE YOUR MIND
An Introduction to Jungian Archetypes~ an informative and engaging introduction to the system of universally occurring internal energies or “archetypes” theorized by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung (1875-1961)
Beautiful Equations~ British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary exploring five of the most celebrated physics equations in modern history
Best of TED~ compilation of the 25 most popular TED talks from recognized experts across virtually every field of human inquiry
Cosmos~ physics documentary series that explores the scientific mysteries of the universe
Psyche and Symbol~ renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell's 1985 lecture on the nature and geography of individual consciousness
Thought Co.~ thought-provoking articles across a broad range of subjects
The World Is Sound~ a short music video demonstrating the formative effect of frequency modulation on the visible world
A European Alternative to American Education~ excerpt from filmmaker Michael Moore's documentary “Where To Invade Next,” exploring the educational philosophy behind the success of the Finnish education system
A People's History of the United States (free online e-book)~ presents American history from the perspective of the nation's ethnic minorities & disenfranchised classes
Nikola Tesla Interview: “Everything is the Light”~ 1899 interview with the Serbian-American engineer and inventor posthumously credited with developing the key technologies underpinning modern civilization, including the AC-powered induction motor and the wireless transmission of electrical and radio signals
Thought Maybe~ free documentary library that seeks to challenge the collective assumptions underlying global culture & dynamic social issues
Internet Sacred Text Archive~ collection of books on folklore, religion, mythology & esoteric subject matter
The Noam Chomsky Archive~ collection of articles and other works by one of America's most intelligent and informed social critics & political philosophers
Rethinking Education~ animated adaptation of Sir Ken Robinson's lecture on the historical roots and current ideological crises of modern American education
Upworthy~ news site featuring uplifting, inspiring and otherwise positively-themed news stories