COLLEGE

Many important and stressful decisions await each student following high school graduation. Careful preparation and planning can help alleviate some of the anxiety. Interest inventories, skill assessments, job shadowing and college visits are essential components of the decision making process.

The links to the left will provide more useful information and tools to aid parents and students during this time.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please schedule an appointment with your counselor.

NACAC Mission
The National Association for College Admission Counseling will support and advance the work of counseling and enrollment professionals as they help all students realize their full educational potential, with particular emphasis on the transition to postsecondary education. NACAC is committed to promoting high professional standards that foster ethical and social responsibility.

About NACAC
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 11,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.

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Adventures In Education Help selecting, apply to, and paying for college. College.Gov U.S. Department of Education's website that offers information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for college Campus Tours Virtual College Tours College Answer Information on selecting, applying and paying for college. College Confidential Articles about choosing a college, getting into the college you want, how to pay for it, and much more. College Data Get college admission help and search for colleges and scholarships. College Match Matches students to colleges College Navigator Find the right college for you. College View College Search, Financial Aid, Application Process, Campus Life and Careers & Majors College Week Live Information about colleges, admissions, scholarships and entrance exams. My Majors Advice on college majors that a student with your interests and achievements might enjoy and excel in. Access Code: CatskillHS Next Step U Step by step college, career and financial counseling. Interesting articles and ideas for post-high school planning. Petersons Articles, and resources to help you find the right school, contact admissions officials instantly, excel on tests, and pay for college.		Many important and stressful decisions await each student following high school graduation. Careful preparation and planning can help alleviate some of the anxiety. Interest inventories, skill assessments, job shadowing and college visits are essential components of the decision making process. The links to the left will provide more useful information and tools to aid parents and students during this time. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please schedule an appointment with your counselor. SENIORS JUNIORS BACK TO MAIN PAGE National Association for College Admission Counseling NACAC Mission The National Association for College Admission Counseling will support and advance the work of counseling and enrollment professionals as they help all students realize their full educational potential, with particular emphasis on the transition to postsecondary education. NACAC is committed to promoting high professional standards that foster ethical and social responsibility. About NACAC The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 11,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.
	ACT Register for the ACT, send scores and college planning information. College Board Register for the SAT, send scores and college planning information. Columbia-Greene Community College Common Application The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application – online and in print – that students may submit to any of their 345 members. Occupational Outlook Handbook Information about specific occupations including, training/education, earnings and future trends. SUNY The Princeton Review Prepare for ACT, SAT and AP Tests and Explore Colleges
Career Key A career assessment to help you find a possible career by matching your personality with careers and providing you complete and accurate information about each career you choose to explore. Career Magazine Industry specific career channels with a wealth of information tailored to your career goals. NY Career Zone CareerZone is a free, career exploration and planning system designed especially for New York State students. Get In Media A source for insider interviews, career profiles and articles exploring the many facets of creative industries.
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