Career and College
This page contains links to college resources that may assist you as you try to determine your post-secondary options.
Florida’s Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students, or FACTS.org, is an online student advising system provided by the Florida Department of Education to help students make informed choices about their education. Using the website, students:
- Explore careers and set preliminary career goals
- Create a high school academic plan
- Track progress toward graduation
- Check eligibility for Bright Futures Scholarship Awards
- Learn about Florida’s postsecondary programs
- Apply online for state universities and colleges
- Apply online for state and federal financial aid
http://www.petersons.com/
Find colleges, graduate schools and online education programs at this comprehensive education site. Search for scholarships and financial aid. Prepare for the SAT, GRE, GMAT, ASVAB and Civil Service tests
http://www.bls.gov/k12/
Occupation summaries sorted by subjects, interests and hobbies common among students. Written in everyday English we can all understand.
http://www.nycareerzone.org/
CareerZone is an innovative online career exploration and planning system designed especially for today's high-tech youth. CareerZone presents current and relevant occupational and labor market Information in a clear and interesting way, making career exploration and planning fun and easy.
http://www.myfuture.com/
The goal of the site is to help students understand the opportunities available to them after graduation, and better prepare them for the choices and challenges they have ahead (9-12)
http://www.princetonreview.com/
A resource containing school search information, career assessments, advice on applying for programs, test-taking strategies and practice tests, etc.
http://www.eCampusTours.com
Virtual tours of hundreds of college campuses. Site also includes a free scholarship search and financial aid resources.
College is Possible
A resource guide for students, parents, and education professionals including information on college preparation, choosing a college, and paying for college.
GoCollege.com
This link will match your interests with a college. It will allow you to narrow down colleges according to majors, grades, scores, and tuition. Also provided are online applications to over 850 colleges throughout the United States. Practice ACT and SAT questions are available as well as financial aid information.
CollegeProfiles.com
This website features college profiles with information about campus life, expenses, financial aid, athletic opportunities and a custom search that enables you to select schools by academic programs, cost and location.