Exploring College and Career
This booklet is designed to be a valuable tool for 11th and 12th graders and their parents in planning and preparing for college exploration and career choices. Please refer to it for step by step guidance in all phases of the college research, application and selection process.
Exploring College and Career Booklet
Applications for working papers may be obtained or submitted before or after school. Working cards are usually issued the following day. Students must appear in person to sign their card. Please plan ahead.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Find information about any career
Career Browser – Find career ideas to match your interests and abilities
What Can I Do With A Major In? – Career ideas relating to college major
What Do You Like? – Exploring Career Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics based on what you like to do.
CareerZone – Career exploration information from The NYS Dept of Labor; match your career interests to tasks, skills and knowledge used in various occupations.
Military Career Guide – A leading resource for the military world of work
College
Students and parents are reminded that applications for college and scholarships MUST be submitted to the Counseling Center AT LEAST FIVE SCHOOL DAYS prior to the deadline. This is required due to the individual attention that each application receives. Written requests for transcripts and records must allow for 5 school days processing time. The CEEB code for Tamarac High School is # 335593.
College Resources
College Matchmaker – Search for a college which meets your criteria. A great site from The College Board.
CollegeData – College 411- Find the college that’s right for you!
College Search – US News and World Report- Find a college to suit your interests
CollegeNet – An easy to use tool for college and scholarship searches
COLLEGE MAJORS 101– Get information on the top college majors, college info and more.
SUNY – A complete listing of the 64 SUNY campuses
Apply directly by using SUNY APP
Financial Aid Resources
Startheregetthere.org – Student Financial Aid Awareness
SUNY SMART TRACK – Empowered Financial Planning
Finaid.org – The most complete Financial Aid site on the Internet.
Fastweb.com – Finding scholarships to help pay for college
Hesc.ny.gov – New York State Higher Education Service-Your Source for College Financial Aid
Testing
CollegeXpress SAT Word Game – Challenge yourself with SAT vocabulary and more.
Khan Academy – Download and take a real practice test. Watch videos showing solutions for problems you got wrong or found difficult.
MajorTests.com – SAT practice exams
ACT Bulletin Board – ACT Information
Regents Exam Prep – Prepare for NYS Regents Exams
Other Resources
LOOKING AHEAD NEWSLETTER– Our fall newsletter specifically designed for our 9th and 10th grade students! This issue contains information such as “I’m the School Counselor” and “The Road to College and Career Planning” along with tips and other advice for you and your parents.
COURSE SELECTION GUIDE – Access the High School Course Selection Guide to use as a reference when choosing your course of studies. This resource outlines high school graduation requirements and provides a description of courses offered in the High School.
Study Skills – Help yourself improve your study strategies
College Basics – LOTS of help with Essay writing and college application organization
Resume Writing – Design a professional resume
ADOL – ” Family First Aid” A wealth of resources regarding Adolescence
NCAA Eligibility Center Online – Important information and registration information for prospective NCAA Division I and II student athletes and their families. Review the List of Approved Core Courses (Tamarac code #335593) and make sure all of your courses are approved for NCAA credit.
Summer Pre-College Program and Camp Information
FORMS
Request for Transcript– for former students and graduates