Grade 9-12 College and Career
COLLEGE & cAREER PREPARATION AND PLANNING
COLLEGE & cAREER PREPARATION AND PLANNING![]()
COLLEGE & cAREER PREPARATION AND PLANNING
High school students are encouraged to attend school grade level counseling presentations, follow school college and career events, meet with their counselors, and to use these resources below to research and plan the college and career opportunities that meet their individual needs.
Please visit individual high school counseling websites for site specific college and career events and resources.
PREPARATION AND Planning TOOLS
PREPARATION AND Planning TOOLS![]()
PREPARATION AND Planning TOOLS
Here are some free resources and actions to help guide the college and career planning process:
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Research Colleges -
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Research Careers
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Take required graduation and college admission coursework, including CSU/UC a-g requirements and consider taking an Early College Credit class. Talk to your counselor with any questions.
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Take practical classes - Investigate the SDUHSD Career Technical Education (CTE) program. Did you know that SDUHSD offers CTE Courses for students to take to explore career pathways, participate in work-based learning and gain industry recognized skills and certifications?
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Review the college admission process that is right for you:
College Admission Terms (www.nacacnet.org)
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Internships and Work Experience. Explore opportunities in your community to prepare you for entry into the workforce.
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College Admission Testing: Refer to college entrance requirements to determine if you will need to take SAT or ACT exams and College Board and ACT websites for dates and information. Check FairTest.org for over 1820 colleges that do not require testing and visit the SDUHSD Testing and Assessment webpage for specific local testing information.
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Explore extracurricular options like clubs and summer programs and consider volunteering, internships and jobs in areas related to your interests.
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Visit College Campuses in person or virtually- Talking with the college representative is a great way to learn more about the campus and determine if it’s a fit for you. SDUHSD offers college visits at each high school campus and visit schedules are available in the College and Career Center or Counseling Office.
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Learn and practice new skills including hands-on activities and projects, help your family or others with tasks and pursue hobbies and interests that you enjoy without any pressures.
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Learn more about how to create a résumé for college or career by viewing the Résumé Builder lesson in Xello.
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Start a résumé designed to apply for jobs now! If you apply for a job during high school it will be helpful to start keeping track of your experiences and skills.
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Plan ahead and talk about the costs of college. Review this Understanding Financial Aid resource to determine the cost of the colleges, learn more about the FAFSA, grants and scholarships. For more info, visit the Financial Aid page.
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Preview the SDUHSD Career Pathway Plan (CPP) documents to learn more about how students can continue to study these pathways in certificate, AA/AS programs, and BA/BS programs. Labor market information and valued skills are included too!
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Investigate Early College Credit courses and consider taking Credit by Exam (Formerly Articulation) or Dual Enrollment courses in high school that offer college credit.
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Learn and practice new skills including hands-on activities and projects, help your family or others with tasks and pursue hobbies and interests that you enjoy without any pressures.
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Continue to talk to friends, family, teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors about college experiences and options!
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Continue to talk to friends, family, teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors about careers and establish networks!
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Opportunities and Experiences
Opportunities and Experiences![]()
Internships, Volunteer, Summer Programs
- Explore a collection of internships, volunteer opportunities, and summer programs designed to help students gain valuable experience, explore career interests, develop new skills, and strengthen their college and career readiness. Browse opportunities and find programs that align with your interests, goals, and future plans.Click here to view list of programs.
- Service Academies - Learn about the U.S. Service Academies and the opportunities they offer students interested in pursuing a college education while preparing for a career in military service. Explore information about academy programs, admissions requirements, application timelines, and the nomination process to help you understand the steps involved in applying.
