Tools to Help You Prepare, Plan & Succeed

At Bound For College, we believe every student deserves access to the tools and information needed to confidently pursue higher education. Below you’ll find important testing dates, financial aid checklists, and powerful FREE resources available to Palm Beach County families.

Free Academic Resources for Palm Beach County Students

Get a FREE Library Card

A free library card from the Palm Beach County Library System unlocks incredible academic support tools — at no cost. To find out how to get yours, click HERE.

With your library card, you gain access to:

Brainfuse offers:

  • Live tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students

  • Writing lab support

  • Homework help

  • Resources for parents and adult learners

This is like having a tutor on demand — completely free.

LearningExpress provides practice tests, tutorials, and e-books to help students build skills and prepare for important exams.

Students can prepare for:

  • SAT & ACT

  • AP Exams

  • GED

  • GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, PCAT

  • ASVAB

  • Career licensure exams

  • U.S. citizenship exam

It also includes video instruction for Adobe and Microsoft Office programs.

Note: Students must create a personal account within LearningExpress to save their progress.

Free Scholarship Search

Start searching for scholarships TODAY: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

Other Resources

The BigFuture School app is part of the SAT Suite of Assessments provided by the College Board and is free to students.

With the app, students can:

  • View PSAT-related and SAT School Day scores

  • Explore personalized college and career guidance

  • Use interactive tools like the career quiz

  • See job growth, salary ranges, and required education for careers

  • Get matched with nonprofit colleges, scholarship providers, and government education programs through Connections (when available)

SAT & ACT Important Dates

Staying on top of registration deadlines is key to avoiding late fees and ensuring you test at the right time.

FAFSA & Financial Aid Planning

Financial aid planning should begin before senior year. Use the checklists below to stay on track.