Post-Secondary Planning FAQs & Digital Resources
Career Planning:
Where can I find resources to plan for life after high school?
SchooLinks sign-on video
School Links (Log in from your SSO page)
How do I find information about career options?
Occupational Outlook Handbook (published by US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
My Next Move
What are my options besides a traditional college?
Life After High School - Top 10 College Alternatives
Types of Post-Secondary Options
I’m considering the military - what do I need to know?
US Department of Defense - Our Forces
SchooLinks sign-on video
School Links (Log in from your SSO page)
How do I find information about career options?
Occupational Outlook Handbook (published by US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
My Next Move
What are my options besides a traditional college?
Life After High School - Top 10 College Alternatives
Types of Post-Secondary Options
I’m considering the military - what do I need to know?
US Department of Defense - Our Forces
College Planning:
- What types of college options are there and what’s the difference?
College of DuPage
Waubonsee Community College
- What questions to ask when visiting colleges?
Checklist/Comparison Tool
- How to search for a university and get more information?
- How do I even APPLY for college?
- What is the Common Application?
Schools that Use Common Application
Common Application Tips
Common Application (site link)
- What are colleges looking for when they review applications?
- College Application Essay Writing
- When do you need a letter of recommendation? How do you ask for a letter of recommendation?
Letter of recommendation tips
- College Info for Student Athletes
- How do I pay for my post-secondary education?
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- What do I need to know about standardized testing (ACT, SAT) for college?
Test Optional Colleges and Universities (there are 1,000+ in the US)
ACT (includes updates due to Coronavirus)
SAT (includes updates due to Coronavirus)
