College & Career Planning
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COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDARS:
SCOIR INSTRUCTIONS:
How to Request Your Transcript in SCOIR
How to Complete the College Search in SCOIR
Counseling Post-Secondary Planning Lessons
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Finding Your Fit - How to find colleges that are a good fit for you!
Non-College Post-Secondary Paths - if college isn't your goal, that's okay! There are a lot of other options out there. This video will give you more information about a path that might be better for you!
The College Application Process and Timeline
Online Resources
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College Research
Free college matching platform that helps student discover colleges based on academic, cultural, and financial fit. Estimates the scholarship offers they’ll receive from any college in the country.
You Visit: Virtual College Tours
College and Career Planning
•NACAC Guide For Families in the College Admissions Process
•Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Not sure what questions to ask when you meet with a college admissions rep? Check out this list of helpful questions to get you started!
• Best Colleges College Planning Guide
• Best Value Schools- How Many Schools Should You Apply To?
•Best Value Schools-When to Start Applying to College
•Best Value Schools-Writing a Strong Application Essay
•College Board's Big Future Campus Visit Checklist
•College Board's Big Future Campus Visit Score Card
As you research schools, track them on your comparison worksheet for easy, side-by-side comparison.
• High Demand Occupations List - careers only requiring a high school diploma, Associate degree, or job training!
•How to Choose a Major in 2021
•NACAC Guide to International University Admission
•SallieMae College Planning Toolbox
Features: College Checklists, Application Station, College Essay Lab, College Profiles, Cost of College Calculator and much more!
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