Looking and applying to colleges can be extremely overwhelming, but, as they say, the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. I’m going to supply a few of those bites for you with some resources meant for just about anyone researching college! Most of these resources can be found directly in your Google Classroom, and if you have any questions, don’t be afraid to reach out to your school counselors!
Part of college is figuring out what you want to major in, and to do that, you need to have a job in mind. Obviously, there’s nothing wrong with going into college with your major undecided, but if you’d like to consider before, explore these Post Secondary Resources that include different videos full of advice, virtual tours, scholarships, and even essay tips!
Juniors are going through a very stressful year, and this Junior Planning Packet can help organize all of your thoughts and answer some of your questions about college research too. It breaks down all of those overwhelming, difficult tasks that go along with a lot of college preparation work into easy-to-understand steps.
Finally, the infamous Senior Planning Packet. Much like the Junior Planning Packet, the Senior Planning Packet is an extremely important resource that I’m sure almost every senior has heard of by now. Despite the repetition, the Senior Planning Packet helped me organize my thoughts when applying to colleges. It’s a written to-do list that lets you take things one step at a time.
Looking for, touring, and applying to colleges and universities is a big, scary task, but you’re not helpless - or alone. Finding the right college and career path is easier than it seems with these three guides. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always contact your school counselor, and they will be more than happy to help you!