Career & College
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What do you want to do with your life? It's a big question, with far too many possible answers! Here are some resources to help you sort out your options.

Help with career decisions

Selected weblinks from the Library staff.

America's Career Infonet - Answers such questions as what are the fastest growing occupations and what occupations have the most job openings. You can even compare average wages in a particular state as opposed to the entire United States.

Career Key - Geared to middle school students, this site allows you to figure out your personality traits and interests. Then you can see what jobs fit these characteristics and learn more about careers that you would like. Take the Career Key online and get started in your exploration of careers. Good links to...

Mapping Your Future - This nicely designed, easy to navigate site provides helpful information about college and career planning, and has sections for middle to high school students, college students, parents, and loan borrowers. It's sponsored by a number of different student loan corporations, so it's in the best...

My Future - This site has information for high schoolers about getting a job, managing money, and careers with the military.

Occupational Handbook - Thinking about a particular career? The U.S. Government can jump start your research. This service will tell you all about the occupation of your choice: the education you need, the type of work you can expect, the prospects of finding a job in the field and the income you might earn.

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What now?

crowd image You don't have to know all the answers to your career questions to begin formulating a plan. Sometimes it takes a while to figure out what you want to do when you "grow up"! Here are some resources for figuring out your next step.

Help with planning

Selected weblinks from the Library staff.

American Field Service - Wonder about being a global exchange student, a volunteer in an international organization, or a host family for another AFS student?

College Preparation and Access - Students with disabilities will find helpful links to sites that address college issues. Topics include financial aid, computing labs, distance learning, transitioning to college, and more.

Education Planner - One-stop career and college planner for students and parents.

Funding Beyond High School - This site provides an overview of the Student Financial Assistance Programs, as well as how to apply for aid.

Getting Ready for College: Advising High School Students with Learning Disabilities - This site offers advice for high school students with learning disabilities who are interested in attending college, including information on the application process, choosing the right college, and legal rights and responsibilities.

Heath Resource Center - George Washington University sponsors the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for students with disabilities. You'll find valuable resources here.

nextSTEP Magazine - Your Life, After High School - Pick a state/province and a subject, and nextSTEP will give you the college and university information that matches. This online magazine also provides articles related to higher education, advice for college-bound students and tips for scholarships.

The Princeton Review - Explore colleges, learn about entrance examines, access online applications, find school rankings, and get advice on funding higher education and careers. Sections of the site are devoted to those pursuing graduate studies and for educators working with college applicants.

Think College - Disabilities do not have to prevent you from going to college. The Institute for Community Inclusion offers advice, a searchable database and discussion groups which can help lead you toward a college degree.

Undergrad Zone - Provides test prepartion for the ACT, SAT, and GED, as well as useful tips on making the admissions process to college as smooth as possible.