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College & Careers
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Colleges, majors, and scholarships, oh my... There are so many decisions when you are planning your future. Here are some tips and links to help you along the way.
| Selecting My College | Selecting My Major |
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Best College Rankings - US News and World report provides college rankings, financial information, college stats, and more.
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Mymajors.com - Free interests quiz and specific information on majors. Choosing a Major - Tips on how to select a major. NetLibrary - Choose from hundreds of eBooks on college majors and career planning from our NetLibrary digital collection. Login information is available from the Reference Desk at (817) 748-8247. |
| Getting the Money | SAT, ACT, and other Big Tests |
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid includes grants, loans, scholarships, and work study
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SAT Planning - Take practice tests and schedule your SAT at CollegeBoard
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| Alternate Education | My First Job |
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Gap Year - Want to take a year off for service and exploration before college? Look into Gap Year options. GapYear.com - A comprehensive site on Gap Year opportunities. Outward Bound - Wilderness Adventures NOLS - Outdoor Leadership Courses Americorps - State and national programs that offer service opportunities and scholarships. Vocational Training - A directory of Dallas/Fort Worth vocational schools. |
Applications - Tips for completing job applications Resumes - Help for writing your first resume Interviewing - Recommendations for having a great interview Professionalism - An article on how to show professionalism at work. |