Congratulations! You have worked your way through four important phases. You are building a strong foundation for your future career plans. The next steps you take will be based on a better understanding of your interests and how they relate to future academic choices and career options.
| Action Plan for Pre-College Students |
- Review the links below and visit those that look interesting.
- Discuss your academic and career plans with your family members.
- Make an appointment with your guidance counselor to review your academic and career plans.
- Speak with teachers with expertise in your area of interest.
- Identify people in your town who hold interesting positions and interview them.
- Continue to gather information on career areas of interest to you.
- Join clubs or organizations of interest.
- Get a summer job in a career area you like.
- Seek a volunteer position in an area of interest.
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Once you know more about yourself it will be easier to make decisions. This can be a very exciting time. We invite you to visit the information links listed below. These links will lead you to others. Invite your parents and friends to explore this site too. Good luck as you take the next step: |
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Planning for College and Identifying Schools |
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| All About College.com | Links to college and university homepages around the world that offer undergraduate programs. |
| collegeboard.com | An invaluable site for parents and students on tests and college planning. |
| Overview | A searchable database of 900+ career fields, and 6000+ vocational schools, colleges and universities. Also provides financial information. |
| Peterson's | Provides ratings and requirements of colleges and universities. |
| Rutgers University | Learn about Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. |
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On-Line Applications |
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| Common Application | A very easy to use site with "frequently asked questions." |
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Financial Aid/Scholarships/Loans |
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| Fast Aid | The world's largest and oldest college scholarship database. Constantly updated. |
| The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid | A "smart student" guide to financial aid. Covers every type. This is an award winning public site. |
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Test Preparation |
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| Educational Testing Service | From the ETS network. Current policy articles, issue discussions, and latest research. |
| Kaplan | Look at everything, check out all your site options, then decide what's best for you. |
| The Princeton Review | The Princeton Review helps students, parents, and educators at every stage of their educational careers. |
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Study Skills |
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| Student Handbook | The "University of Minnesota Student Handbook" site. Very thorough and helpful with developing study skills competencies. |
| Study Web | Links for learning and help with homework. Good for teachers and parents too! |
| The Learning Commons | Tips on reducing the stress of studying and academic performance. |
Finishing this program shows your interest in laying a strong foundation for your future. It represents the start of ideas and possibilities, and therefore new beginnings. Keep exploring your academic and career options. Continue to speak with your teachers, parents, and guidance counselors about your plans. Best of luck to you with your future career plans! |
