The MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) strategy is a whole school, student-directed, multi-year future planning process that begins in 6th grade.

This process results in the MyCAP product - the creation of an individual student plan and path to post-graduation success by providing the opportunities to discover their individual interests, talents and skills, and identify careers or post-secondary options. 

By completing in MyCAP experiences, you'll be able to better see the connection between your school work and future plans, adapt your plans based on your personal goals and interests, and engage in a process of self-exploration. 

Check out the BPS MyCAP site and the documents below for recommendations on what you and your family or community can do to support you on your MyCAP journey!

Write your SMART Goals for the Year

SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant (and rigorous, realistic, and results-focused), and timely (and trackable). Learning how to frame goals as SMART goals and being willing to adjust them to get SMARTer is an important skill that can help every student get off to a better start and have a better school year, this year and into the future.

• Research colleges and universities according to location, cost, degrees offered, and many other categories at College Scorecard and Big Future.

• List of colleges that accept the Common App

• 25-26 Common Application Essay Questions

• Getting a college recommendation

  • Asking for a recommendation? Help your recommender get a full picture of who you are by completing a Brag Sheet. (Make a copy)

• Considering attending a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)? Check out this listing of HSIs by state.

• The Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions offers programming for Latinx students interested in computer science. 

• Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

• TheHundred-Seven.org offers a searchable database of all academic programs offered by HBCUs.

• Considering attending an HBCU? Check out this webinar, led by the women of the Psi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. This video gives an overview of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Includes a discussion with alumni and current students of HBCUs.

• Public Service Careers That Will Pay For Your College Degree

• Explore the Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) online, which provides career cluster inventory and skill assessments to help students match their interests and skills with career paths.

• Curious about what jobs will be popular in the future? Check out the World Economic Forum 2030 Jobs Report and  the Gallup Jobs of the Future site.

• Research careers using My Next Move and ONet Online.

• Explore US News & World Report’s Top 10 lists to start making a personal list of reach, target, and likely schools to apply to.

• Research colleges and universities according to location, cost, degrees offered,  and many other categories at College Scorecard and Big Future.

• Check out LinkedIn. Who are the adults who are doing the work you’re interested in doing? Connect to build your professional network. Check out LinkedIn’s Profile Tips for High School Students.

• Check-in with your PIC Career Specialist for tips about resume building and summer internships.

• Create a resume using these tips