Curated OER
Where Will I Go and What Will I Be?
Help your future college graduates prepare for higher education with this series of lessons. High schoolers complete research projects about the colleges they would like to attend, and create PowerPoint presentations about their careers...
US Department of Education
U.s. Dept of Education: Preparing Your Child for College
Are you looking for a resource for parents on preparing for college? The U.S. Department of Education has created an in-depth parent resource book for preparing their child for college. An online resource for career and college planning...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Virtual Tours of Colleges and Careers
Lesson introducing students to the You University TV website as a way to prepare for college and/or a career. Students are given time to research colleges and careers through the website and add information to a spreadsheet.
Other
Teen Analyst: Preparing for College
Choosing the right college is one of the most important things you will do in high school. This site has put together some articles to help you with getting in and succeeding while you're there.
Other
Live Career: Quintessential Careers: How College Is Different From High School
From the moment one steps onto a college campus as a student one realizes how different college is from high school, as featured in this article.
The College Board
College Board: Extracurricular Acitivities; Life Outside the Classroom
Here are some thoughts on how colleges look for extracurricular activities or a "passion for an activity outside of the academic setting."
Scholastic
Scholastic Parents: Best Bets for After School
Some solid advice on extracurricular activities: why they matter, the benefits, the activities to choose from.
Other
Teen Analyst: Teen Financial Information
Believe it or not, most kids graduate high school lacking basic personal finance skills. That's where TeenAnalyst.com comes in. The basic idea was to give kids the information they need to become successful investors.