Career and College Planning Resources
Online resources compiled by the DHS Career Center.
- www.californiacolleges.edu
The state's official website with information about higher education in California. Discover colleges and universities in California, determine careers, choose colleges that match your skills and interests, pay for college, track your college planning, and more. - www.collegeboard.com/?student
Plan for college, careers, majors, writing essays, financial aid, SAT testing and more. - www.highschoolace.com . . . .
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College and career searches, study skills tips, homework help, reference sites, etc. - www.questbridge.org .
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High achieving, low-income student resource to assist in preparing, applying and paying for college. - www.nacacnet.org/memberportal/news/stepsnewsletter
Everything you need to know about transitioning from high school to college. Parent tips section. - www.offtocollege.com
College and career planning resource to prepare for and choose a college, major and/or career, calculate college costs, learn about financial aid. - www.going2college.org
Career preparation, planning for college, finding and paying for a college. Sponsored by EdFund. - www.cacareerzone.org
California Department of Education's career exploration resource includes personal career assessments, exploration of industry sectors and a reality check to show students the cost of living. - www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook with information on education requirements, earnings and job prospects. - www.careersandcolleges.com
Explore majors and careers. Includes self-assessment tests, help finding your first job, admissions advice, test prep assistance and more. - www.going2college.org
Resource to help you plan a career, prepare for and pay for college. - www.collegeispossible.org
American Council on Education's resource to assist students from underserved communities seek a college education.