SELECTING A CAREER & A COLLEGE

Selecting a career and college are two of the most difficult decisions you will face. There are many factors to consider, such as your interests and abilities, the number of years you plan to attend college, your GPA and ACT scores, your financial situation, etc. Begin your selection process on the web.

If you are uncertain which career to pursue, visit the following websites:

www.careerkey.org This site contains a free interest survey and recommends careers based on your responses.

www.bls.gov/oco This site contains information about the nature of the job, earnings, and job outlook.

If you are uncertain which college to attend, visit the following website:

www.petersons.com This site allows you to limit colleges based on location and majors. It contains descriptions of the colleges, estimated costs, and entry requirements. The site has links to the college websites, and in many instances you may apply to colleges on-line.