Compare Trade School, Community College, and Four-Year College
A student-friendly guide to comparing trade school, community college, and four-year college without ranking one path above another.
Student Resources
Rising Senior College Tasks to Finish Before Labor Day
A practical senior-year launch plan for students who want applications, aid, and deadlines under control before Labor Day.
Summer College Prep Checklist for First-Generation Students
A practical summer college prep checklist for first-generation students who want a calmer, clearer path into senior year.
Money Skills for First-Generation Teens: Start Before the Big Bill
Money skills for first-generation teens, including budgeting, safe banking, college cost language, family conversations, and scam-aware next steps.
AI for College Prep: Use It Ethically Without Losing Your Voice
Learn how students can use AI for college prep ethically without replacing their voice, privacy, judgment, or trusted human guidance.
Career Exploration for Students Who Want to Serve Their Community
A Juneteenth career exploration guide for students who want work that serves community, with trusted tools, reflection questions, and practical next steps.
Scholarship Brag Sheet: What to Build Before Senior Year
Build a scholarship brag sheet before senior year with organized proof, stronger story examples, recommendation support, and scam-aware scholarship planning.
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges: How to Find a Supportive Campus
Learn how LGBTQ+ students can compare supportive colleges using policies, housing, health resources, cost, safety, and belonging questions.
How to Make a College List Without a Counselor
Learn how to make a college list at home with official tools, cost checks, support questions, and a simple first-generation friendly template.
Career Exploration Activities for 8th Graders This Summer
Use these career exploration activities to help 8th graders research options, test interests, talk with adults, and build a simple high school readiness plan.