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College Essay Assignment – Websites to Help Get You Started
Not sure what you want to study or be in the future? Think you know but are iffy on requirements? Go to the following website to research careers:
Unsure what you want to do? Go to “Students” tab and click on “Career Exploration” for information over some general categories. If you have an idea of at least what field you’re interested in, try a search of the occupational handbook;in the “search bls.gov, enter the general field you’d like info about. Example: forestry. Already positive of what job you want? Enter that job title. Example: Dental Hygienists
Note: Print a copy of the summary for the career you choose.
Have some basic criteria for your future, but unsure which college or university will provide you with the best path to get there? Go to the following website to research colleges:
Click on “College Search” to personalize your criteria – you will have 20 search criteria to help you narrow it down such as location and size of the school, or majors offered.
Know where you want to go, but want more information on it? Go to the following website to research your choice:
Under “College Search” enter the name of your institution. Click on the entry that best matches your choice. You will be asked to subscribe if you wish to go past general “Admissions” information. There is no charge. Scroll through the info at your leisure. Check out the “Rankings and Lists” on the right-hand side for interesting information beyond the blurbs given.
Be sure to visit your college or university’s website to search for application information and essay requirements before you begin your college essay assignment for this class.