College Exploration

Provided by act.org, students can compare aspects of 3 different colleges. This worksheet encourages research on 

Students will choose a college and major, then compile information about their school or choice into a Google Slides presentation. This model allows for students to educate each other on different college options. 

A Career Pathway is a collective look at education and training, wage and outlook information for related occupations. These pathways offer an overview of the various career options along with education and training that can begin as early as grade 7. 

Can you get into college, finish a bachelor's degree, and avoid taking on too much debt? Play along to find out! 

Use the filter system on the left hand side of the screen to break down what type of college you are interested in. Include your preference on student size, location, tuition, as well as your test scores. See a college you like? Click the link to find out more about the demographics and majors offered. 

myfuture.com provides students a customizable timeline for college planning. Select what grade you want your timeline to start and end, as well what you want included (prep, testing, financial aid, etc.). This timeline will break up your plan by season.

Display the real game of life and the steps students need to take if they want to go to college or go directly into the workforce after high school. Include each step they need to take and some resources to help make these choices. 

This is an easy way to expose students to different colleges! Teachers will decorate their classroom doors to represent their college. Students will also know who to go to if they have questions about that college. Bonus- make a scavenger hunt out of it!