College Bound

Job & Career Accelerator

• Visit the library’s website,
• Mouseover to resources,
• Click Job and Career Accelerator
• Log in with your username and password for Learning Express

Helpful tips:

• Fill out the Interest Matcher, or Skills Matcher to match you to possible careers
• Search for Scholarships and Schools
• Look at current trends and occupation data
• Learn to create a strong resume and cover letter
• Learn the basics of filling out a Job Application

Visit LearningExpress Library here

Register:  Click the register button to register for the service.  Answer all of the questions on the page, and press the register button.  Make sure you remember your login credentials

Login:  If you already have a user name and password, click the green Login button on the top of the screen.  Enter your user name and password, and press the enter key.

Once you are logged in to Learning Express, select College Preparation Center.  

You can select this from the menu at the top of the screen, or by scrolling through the images in the center of the screen

Mouseover to practice the following tests:

•  PSAT/NMSQT
• ACT
• SAT
• AP Exams:  Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, US Government, US History, Statistics, World History

Types of Tests

• Simulation: This is a timed test.  There is no way to pause the test once you have begun it. There are count down clocks visible to show you how long you have for the section, and how long you have for the test.  You have the option of finishing the test later.
• Practice tests:  You will see answer explanations after your test is complete.
• Learner Tests: You will see answer explanations after each question.

You can click the square below a question to “Skip the question”.

After you answer a question on the screen, click either of the following buttons on the upper right-hand side of the screen.

• Next – To continue your progress on the test
• “Score My Test” – To see your results in real-time and suggestions on how to improve your skills

Other things you can do with LearningExpress:

• Tutorials:  The basics of each assessment test, and how to prepare for them
• Download eBooks:  Workbooks for each exam
• Essays:  The basics of writing  a college essay
• College Placement Tests:  Once you are accepted into a school prepare for the ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, and ASSET placement tests.

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep helps students and adults be better prepared down the road for both college and their career. Discover comprehensive test prep and career solutions from Peterson’s, a world-leading educational provider.

Become a Teen Volunteer at Summit Free Public Library

Volunteering at a local organization looks great on your college application. Consider becoming a Teen Volunteer at Summit Library.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have changed our Teen Volunteer Program, so that you can complete more tasks from the comfort of your own home if you choose to do so. For more information, click on this link.  

Test Prep Books at Summit Free Public Library

The library has a College Prep section, that has guides to help you in your decision-making process.  Click on the links below to browse our collections of test prep and college entrance materials.

• SAT
• ACT
• AP Exams
• College Majors:
• College Directories
• College Admissions:
• ASVAB