Tulsa City-County Library Provides Free Resources for College-Bound Students
Whether you are a recent high school graduate or an adult returning to college to enhance your career skills, Tulsa City-County Library provides free remote resources to help you prepare for success. With a library card, you can access beneficial services sure to help keep any scholar on the path to graduation, a rewarding career and even higher education opportunities.
Start by visiting TCCL’s online education research webpage, tulsalibrary.org/programs-and-services/adults, to find information for any college-bound student. Compiled by librarians, this page features links to digital web and TCCL resources for online learning, college-planning guides, books for checkout and other resources to help students prepare for their next chapter. Help is available on topics like financial aid, entrance exams, choosing the right school and everything needed for the transition to college life.
Students and adult learners also can find valuable information and help through these online resources:
College Navigator
This free online tool can help you research the higher education institution and degree track that’s right for you. Explore more than 7,000 colleges and universities to find information on campus safety, available programs, estimated student expenses, financial aid and more. Unique features allow you to build a list of schools for side-by-side comparisons and pinpoint school locations with an interactive map.
Visit tulsalibrary.org/databases to find College Navigator in the alphabetical list and then use your TCCL card to access.
LearningExpress Library
Researching the right degree and school is just part of the college process. Making the grades and doing well on the college entrance exams are also integral parts of the equation. LearningExpress Library is an innovative research tool that offers students of all ages targeted learning centers with easy, one-stop access to hours of interactive skill-building tutorials, practice tests and free downloadable e-books. College-bound students will find helpful resources on financial aid, choosing the right college and information on admissions exams.
The School Center offers interactive lessons and practice exercises where students can build the skills that will help them succeed in school — and beyond!
In the College Admissions Test Prep center, students can get help with writing admissions essays and practice for the ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP Exam, TOEFL iBT and IELTS tests. These practice tests mimic the timing, scoring and format of official exams to help students do well on test day. Students also receive instant feedback and score reports to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses as well as benefit from detailed answer explanations for better understanding of the subject matter.
Visit tulsalibrary.org/online-learning to find LearningExpress Library, and then log in with your last name and TCCL card number. Create an account with your email address to save work in progress, store score reports and revisit practice tests, tutorials or e-books.
Homework HelpNow
Self-paced tutorials not for you? Boost grades and skills by connecting with live tutors! Homework HelpNow offers online assistance from expert tutors in all core subjects. Select your grade and subject to connect with a live tutor, available daily from 2-11 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Need assistance with a college admissions essay? Try the Writing Lab! Simply send your essay to a tutor and receive a response complete with constructive comments within 24 hours.
Homework HelpNow isn’t just for high school students. Dedicated to the unique needs of an adult population, the Adult Learning Center offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of services, including GED prep, a 24/7 Writing Lab, Live Tutoring, Skills Building, Career Resources, U.S. Citizenship Prep, Microsoft Office Essential Skills Series and a 24/7 Question Center.
Visit tulsalibrary.org/homeworkhelp to get started. Don’t forget to download the app to access live tutoring, homework tracker and flashcards on the go!
Need a library card?
Sign up at tulsalibrary.org/get-a-library-card or stop by any TCCL location.
For more information on library resources and programming, call 918.549.323 or visit tulsalibrary.org.
