What’s Next: Life After High School
Graduation looming? Whether you’re going to college or planning a career, deciding your future can be stressful. Here are some handy resources to help you along the way.
Education
Vermont Schools
Colleges in Vermont Explore educational opportunities
Vermont State Colleges System Learn about Vermont’s public higher education system
Colleges & Universities
Learning Express Library Prepare for college, practice for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, and discover career opportunities. Brought to you by the Vermont Department of Libraries.
Adventures in Education Find your perfect school, finance your education, develop career goals, manage your money & more! All resources are free
BestColleges.com Discover a college that’s just right for you!
Campus Tours Take a virtual tour of your future college or university
College Board Plan for college, practice for the PSAT, SAT, & AP tests, and figure out how to pay for it all!
College Navigator Explore colleges and universities by location, type, degree, and program
College Prep 101 Discover everything you need to know to get ready for college
College Quest Match your future career to the school that’s right for you
College Scorecard Compare schools based on degrees, programs, location, and size. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education
Niche Learn about different colleges from the students who attend there. Ranking and comparison tools available
The Princeton Review Explore educational options, get homework help, receive private tutoring, and prep for college admissions tests
Unigo Find your perfect school, then learn how to pay for it
U.S. News Rankings Search and compare different colleges and universities. Includes access to numerical rankings and lists so you can find the school that best fits your needs
Welcome to Smartgirl Website designed to support and increase the number of teen girls and women pursuing degrees & careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Online Classes
Guide to Online Schools Review the most popular online colleges and universities
OnlineU Compare online colleges and universities based on degree, tuition, student recommendation rate, and military benefits
Vocational Opportunities & General information
Career Colleges & Technical Schools Get answers about career & technical schools.
Mapping Your Future Browse different careers, plan for college, and uncover financial aid options. Free private counseling available
My Future Learn about your career, education, and military options
Next Step Plan your post-high school life.
Testing
ACT Everything you need to know to take the test!
Kaplan Test Prep Learn about admissions tests from the experts. Free practice tests available!
Khan Academy Free SAT prep!
The SAT Learn about the SAT. Free practice tests & testing schedules available
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Big Future Learn how to pay for college
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compare financial aid offers & learn how to repay student loan debt
eStudent Loan Compare student loans and apply online
Federal Student Aid Discover funding sources and see if you qualify. Learn how to apply and manage loans
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply for financial aid, check your application status, & learn about educational opportunities. An office of the U.S. Department of Education
Nationally Coveted Scholarships and Fellowships A list of prestigious scholarships with links to the organization offering the award. Also, a subject directory of scholarships, including scholarships for women, minorities and children K-12
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships, loans, military aid, and more!
Smart Scholar Discover available scholarships
Career & Resume
Resumes
High School Resumes Sample resumes & writing tips from fellow high school students
How to write a resume for an internship Free samples and guides included
The Resume Workbook for High School Students Free worksheets to help you design your first resume
Cover Letters
Ultimate Guide to Writing Cover Letters
Job Interviews
Job interview Strategies for Teens Advice for teens on job seeking, interviewing skills, and resume writing
General Summer Jobs
Find a summer job or internship
Summer Jobs Find summer & seasonal positions available to teens
Apprenticeships & Internships
Apprenticeship Learn about on-the-job vocational training. Sponsored by the United States Department of Labor
Job Corps An education and training program designed to prepare you for future vocational employment
Career
Jobs for Teens in Vermont Includes information about local teen job fairs and career workshops
Nursing School 411 A one-stop shop for people interested in pursuing a nursing degree. State-by-state license requirements, salary information, school guides, and more!
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps A non-profit conservation & educational organization with the mission of teaching teens personal responsibility through meaningful work
Career Builder A comprehensive guide for winning your dream job
Careers.org Tailored links to major Internet job sites, employers, newspaper listings, and job services. Also provided: resume writing tools, interview tips, and career information
Cool Works Job listings for national parks, amusement parks, resorts, and camps
Jobs for Teens Headquarters The largest free online resource designed for the teen job-hunter. Information on full-time, part-time, online, side and summer positions
My First Paycheck Job search site created by teens for teens
Occupational Outlook Handbook Discover career information on education and training, pay and outlook for hundreds of occupations
Simply Hired Match a job to your skills and location. Salary estimator available
Snag a Job The ultimate source for hourly employment
Zip Recruiter A career resource website that simplifies the job application process. Highlights: a webpage dedicated to college students seeking employment. Internships, entry-level positions, and summer jobs included!
Money
Hands on Banking Banking basics & beyond! How to write a check, create a budget, purchase your first car, and more.
Military
Military.com One of the largest online military resources. Learn about military careers from people currently serving
Today’s Military Information about joining the military designed for interested students. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense
