College and Beyond
As you're starting to take on more responsibilities, we're here to provide information for you to learn new skills, get more organized, and plan for your future!
College
Brainfuse
Brainfuse offers online tutoring, SAT prep, and live homework help. This is a database that is available to Gloucester County Library card holders.
College Board
“College Board is the nation’s largest college-going organization, helping millions of students navigate the transition from high school to college each year through programs like the SAT, AP, and BigFuture.“
FAFSA Website
“The office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in grant, work-study, and loan funds each year to help pay for college or career school.”
SuperCollege
“We are the leading independent publisher of books, resources and services that help students and families get into and pay for college and graduate school. Our goal is to give you the knowledge and skills you need to make your dream of a higher education possible.”
What Can I Do With a Major In...
The University of North Carolina gives offers an easy to navigate list of what careers you can expect with specific college degrees.
NJSTARS
“The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) Program is an initiative created by the State of New Jersey that provides New Jersey’s highest achieving students with free tuition at their home county college.”
Fastweb
online scholarship searching
Khan Academy Official SAT Practice Tests
Free SAT practice tests through Khan Academy
Timeline 12th Grade
12th grade timeline checklist to keep yourself on track for going to college
The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey | Grants, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Search grants, scholarships, and financial assistance in New Jersey.
HESAA: Home | New Jersey Student Financial Aid
New Jersey's Higher Education Student Assistance Authority's listing of grants and scholarships
Career
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Researched by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, easily look at a variety of jobs, what kind of degree is needed, and the median pay for each. You can also browse categories such as ‘highest paying’ or ‘fastest growing (projected)’ field.
National Career Development Association resources page -
The NCDA has compiled a list of resources to aid in all aspects of job searching. The first category, ‘self assessment’, provides several sites where you can take self assessments to find what career paths may be best for you.
Youth.gov career exploration and skill development page -
This is a government website that includes resources for young adults to find careers they are interested in, learn about job searching, finding internships, and more.
Money
Khan Academy is a great free resource to learn lots of different topics, from math to arts and humanities to coding. Under their 'life skills' heading, you can find a course dedicated to personal finance.
NerdWallet is free and you don’t even need to log in to access their guides. They've got lots of useful guides on saving and checking accounts, stock investing and money management.
If you’re looking for a video-based guide, check out the Financial Diet, which is a YouTube channel specifically for young adults looking to learn about finances.
Other Adulting Skills
How to Buy Your First New or Used Car
Consumer Reports writes up a guide for teenagers to make sure they make the best choices when getting their first car.