COLLEGE/CAREER PLANNING AND
RESOURCES
This list is not meant to be exhaustive. Libraries, bookstores, and the Internet are great resources for finding materials that may be even more specific to your needs.
A note of caution regarding
websites: Online resources are an
excellent source for college information, but be wary of “. com” sites. For example, there is a “FAFSA.com”
site that states it will fill out your FAFSA form, but for a price. The federal government’s FAFSA site and
other federal educational websites end in ”ed.gov”, and California government
sites end in.” ca.gov”. The information on these government sites is offered
for free and their publications are also free. Nonprofit organizations ending in “ .org ” are more
reputable than ”. com ” sites.
However, there may be a charge for certain services with “. org” sites.
Who am I?…What are my
interests?…What is my personality type?
Begin to answer these questions
and think about your future plans with the help of the following:
·
www.getinsights.com It’s all about you and your
future…Click Take The Get Insights Profile Now… then click
on Take Your Profile Now….our Cal High coupon code is 7D6125. All students should do their career
profile!
·
Strong/Campbell Interest Inventory (Counseling Office
$9.00) This survey will give you career choices based on your interests in
different areas.
·
COIN
SYSTEM
www.Coin3.com The site ID is LCA15251 and the Login is
chs. This site, which is paid for
by the District, has college searches, career searches, a self assessment
survey, a career cluster assessment, a resume writer, etc. It is great.
WEBSITES
What will I major in?…What career
would I like...?
These
sites help students investigate various occupations and careers. Some provide
self-assessments to help guide the student towards certain careers based on
their aptitude and interests.
·
www.bls.gov/oco Occupational Outlook Handbook-
contains thousands of careers to explore. The
most up to
date careers/occupations.
·
www.careeronestop.org Integrated suite of national websites
that students research career
opportunities
and self-assessments.
·
www.khake.com A vocational information center. One-stop center for
vocational and technical careers.
·
www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov California apprenticeships. Click on
Career Information and take a career
survey. Great
resource for the top jobs and careers.
·
www.dol.gov US Dept of Labor- check on popular careers based on various
levels of education and find
out job
requirements.
·
www.careervoyages.gov A career exploration tool complete with
videos and great links.
·
www.asvabprogram.com Take the Armed Services
Vocational Assessment Battery and find out what careers would fit your aptitude
and interests. Although the military provides the test, you do not need to
enroll in the military to take the test. It is provided at our school once
every year.
·
www.uhs.berkeley.edu/students/careerlibrary/index.shtml
Go down to “Our Resources
Include”. Look up Occupational
Information and/or the Wetfeet Career Resource Site.
·
www.dvc.edu Go to Student Services Career…Completing Educational
Goal…Career Center…Career/Technical/Education and take the Occupation Interest
Survey.
·
www.collegeboard.com Go
to: “Finding the right college as a start.”
·
www.bridge-rayn.org/CGood.html A Career Center
on-line…take advantage of it…
·
www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career Career planning from the University of
North Carolina Wilmington website… Click on ”What can I do with a major in…” in the
“Current Students” “Career Services” page
·
www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/steps.asp This site from the U. of
Waterloo, Canada, is great for helping students in their career
decision-making…it starts with the steps to success. (Also…if you go to the
main home site at the top, followed by
“Current students” on the left; “Counseling” and then
click “Study skills”, there are some helpful study tips.)
·
http:/jobstar.org On-line
career tests; resumes; job outlook
·
www.cacareerzone.org A wonderful California Dept of
Education site…try the reality check
·
www.princetonreview.com Princeton Review…You can
log–in. There is some good information.
·
www.collegeview.com Career searches/college
information/ special interests/financial aid.
·
www.cyberguidance.net A guidance office on-line…college
searches, assessments, job information.
·
www.acinet.org “America’s Career
Information Network”…can find trends, employment outlook, etc.
·
www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov California
Employment Development Department. Includes Occupational Outlook Guides/job
descriptions.
Which college is right for me?
The following sites have college searches, information on majors,
virtual tours, rankings, and general comprehensive college information
·
www.Coin3.com COIN SYSTEM The site ID is LCA15251 and the Login is
chs. This site, which is paid for by the District, has college searches, career
searches, a self assessment survey, a career cluster assessment, a resume
writer, etc. It is great.
·
www.uccp.org California Virtual High School…a terrific new site
from the UC system that
connects to
all California higher education systems.
It has free SAT/ACT tutorials including
vocabulary
building skills.
·
www.csumentor.edu or www.calstate.edu CSU system
·
www.ucop.edu/pathways UC system
·
www.cccco.edu California Community Colleges
·
www.californiacolleges.edu Overview of California Colleges
·
www.aiccu.edu California Independent Colleges/Universities
·
www.amesseminars.com Go to the College Connection…
Advice, suggestions, research
engines…great tips for parents and students
·
www.chinnworkshops.com Go to
College Links…a good resource
·
www.newsdirectory.com/college.php A quick way
to locate and look-up colleges.
·
www.education-online-search.com
·
www.assist.org If a student is planning to go to a community college and
transfer to a four year
college, this
is a very helpful site
* http://www.collegeview.com Take virtual tours; how to
make the most of your college experience
·
http://www.collegelink.com College link
·
www.theU.com Explore various colleges and their popular majors as well as
several career options
·
http://www.collegenet.com College applications for 1500
colleges
·
http://www.commonapp.org Download the Common
Application (private schools)
·
http://www.collegeboard.com Comprehensive site; details about colleges and
comparisons
·
http://collegeispossible.com Excellent
comprehensive site for college search and application. Extensive
information about college preparation, financing
·
www.mycolleges.com College Board sponsored site.
Extensive information about college preparation, financing.
Other interesting Websites…
Testing Websites for the ACT and SAT
·
www.uccp.org (Free SAT/ACT tutorials plus a vocabulary building skills.)
·
www.collegeboard.com SAT and SAT Subject Tests
·
www.actstudent.org ACT tests
Scholarships
·
www.calhigh.net Cal High website under “Counseling
Services” will list scholarships throughout the year
Financial Aid
http://www.csac.ca.gov California student aid commission information
·
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students
Dept. of Education
Federal Student Aid: obtain FAFSA online
·
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Electronic application for FAFSA
·
http://www.finaid.org The smart student guide to financial aid. Overview of financial aid process;
contains financial aid calculator
·
http://www.nelliemae.com Information on FFELP—Federal
Family Education Loan Programs and privately funded loans for students and
families.
http://www.salliemae.com Stafford,
PLUS and Consolidated Loans (federal loans)
www.collegeboard.com
CSS PROFILE Contains online financial calculator
1-800-778-6888
Volunteer Opportunities
Athletics / Athletes
·
www.ncaa.org National Collegiate Athletic Association
·
www.nflhs.com Look at the Academics information…it has note taking tips,
etc.
·
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
·
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/eligibility-recruiting/index.html NCAA Eligibility and Recruitment For other questions call toll free 1-800-2621492
BOOKS
AND OTHER RESOURCE MATERIALS
Colleges pay to be included in
the following books:
*The
CHS Career Center has a terrific library with wonderful resources;
General financial
aid information:
Paying for
College Without Going Broke, Kalman S. Chany
Complete
Family’s Guide to College Financial Aid, Richard Black (a clear, well-written
1995 book that is useful but somewhat outdated and is out of stock at the
publisher but available at libraries)
Consumer
Reports, “The College Challenge” (Aug. 1998, pp. 27-32) (comparative
information on financial aid)
Taking the
SAT Reasoning Test
SAT Program
Registration Bulletin: SAT
Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests
Taking the SAT Subject Tests
Preparing for
the ACT Assessment
ACT Student
Registration Packet
10 Real SATs
(find in bookstores like Barnes & Noble, or order directly from College Board)
.
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
P.O.Box
4044
Iowa City, IA 52243-4044
For a free copy, call 1-800-638-3731