Resource Library
The ARC -- Academic Resources & Coaching -- offers a resource library containing a wide variety of helpful materials available for use in the ARC:
- Foreign language dictionaries (German, French, and Spanish)
- Books and handouts on study skills and time management, including Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI)
- Handouts on test-taking strategies
- An MLA handbook, Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Vocabulary Builder sets
- Various textbooks (math, sociology, etc.)
- Cliff's Quick Review books
ARC Hardware and Software
- 10 PCs with CD/DVD drives, Internet and HP Laserjet Printer access
- HP ScanJet Scanner
- HP DeskJet Color Printer
- Kurzweil 3000 read/scan system
- Microsoft Office 2007 (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Photo Editor, Outlook/Outlook Express)
- Study Smart computerized tutorial
- Teletypewriter (TTY)
Recommended Online Resources
Math Tutorials
This site provides information about basic math and algebra. Helps to identify a student's learning style and contains links to information about learning styles, study skills tips, and ways to reduce math anxiety.
Students can strengthen their understanding through interactive tutorials and study aids, or, they can more deeply explore concepts through real-world applications and Web links for further research.
An excellent site for students struggling with math anxiety or frustration. The purpose of the site is to help you learn how to approach mathematics more effectively.
Choosing a Major and Career Planning
contains advice and a variety of summaries for different majors.
links to career options with varying degrees as well as extended guidance.
MCAT Online Preparation
Association of American Medical Colleges
Includes exercises, advice on preparation and test taking, and sources for further information.
Note Taking
helps to prepare a student for the note-taking process. Includes information on what to do before, during, and after class with regard to notes.
GRE
Lists frequent words from the GRE with useful links.
Maintained by the Educational Testing Service with test dates, sample questions, and more.
GMAT
is the Princeton Review site for GMAT preparation.
provides online registration for the GMAT and an opportunity to browse a database of hundreds of business schools worldwide.
LSAT
is the official site from the Law School Admission Council includes online registration, downloadable forms, and a complete sample test.
provides free downloadable sample solution, diagnostic brain teaser problems, advice on reading comprehension and logical reasoning, complete diagrammatic course.
Goal Setting
provides several resources explaining how and why to set goals.