At Balboa, Students and Counselors discuss plans for life after high school to see what each student is interested in pursuing. There are many different options available for students to consider, and it doesn't have to be just one!
Some of the options available for students to consider are listed here:
Community College
2 Year College
4-Year University/College
An Internship or Apprenticeship
Vocational School
Special Education Extended Schooling
Joining the Military (Army, Navy, Marines, etc.)
Part-time or full-time job
Gap year
Volunteering, Interning, or Studying Abroad
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)
Colleges for the Empowerment & Education of Native American Students
Women's colleges or Men's colleges
Liberal Arts colleges
Technical Institutes and Professional Schools
Art School
Religious colleges
If you're interested in a certain career, job, or just trying to figure out what's out there and what interests you, let your Counselor know so they can help you find those opportunities and plan for them!
The Balboa College Center is another valuable resource for students to learn more about their post-secondary options. Students are encouraged to visit the college center if they have more questions. Please visit our CBO Partnerships page under "College Center" for more information.