Future Planning Resources
Choose a College or a University
Planning
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Big Future College Search (opens in a new tab)
Find colleges and universities using various filters, including major, selection processes, location, sports and activities, cost.
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US News Best Colleges (opens in a new tab)
View college and university rankings.
Test Prep
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Khan Academy (opens in a new tab)
A non-profit providing subject support and test prep tools through instructional videos, practice lessons, and customized dashboards.
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ACT’s Question of the Day (opens in a new tab)
One ACT question a day, explained step by step: five minutes of practice that adds up by test day.
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The Critical Reader (opens in a new tab)
Sharpen your English and Reading skills with tutor Erica Meltzer’s blog.
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SAT Guides (opens in a new tab)
Focus on Math prep.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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FAFSA (opens in a new tab)
US Department of Education Federal Student Aid.
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FastWeb (opens in a new tab)
Free search engine for college scholarships, internships, and general planning.
Courses
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MIT courses (opens in a new tab)
Try one of hundreds of free available MIT courses.
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Coursera (opens in a new tab)
Open online courses from dozens of the world’s leading institutions, including Princeton, Stanford, and CalTech.
Explore Career Paths
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My Next Move (opens in a new tab)
A full-service site for career planners. Search occupations by name, type, or general interests. Learn about salaries, education requirements, and necessary skill sets by occupation. Connect to major job boards and databases for open positions. English and Spanish.
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All occupations, searchable (opens in a new tab)
US Department of Labor employment projections.
Health & Human Services
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Youth Crisis Hotline, 1-800-843-5200
Talk or text with someone trained to listen, any time of day, whenever things feel like too much.
Register to Vote
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Voter Registration (opens in a new tab)
Students over the age 18 are eligible to register to vote, and students that are 16 are eligible to pre-register.