Career/Colleges

CollegeBoard – popular guide to colleges and universities

Peterson’s – popular guide to colleges and universities

Occupational Outlook Handbook – profiles all kinds of jobs, with data on job outlook, typical earnings and educational requirements.

FAFSA – federal student aid for college

SummerJobs.com – earn some extra cash!

MyFuture.com – military careers

AmeriCorps – (volunteering)

Today’s job market is tougher than ever and a high school diploma or its equivalency is critical for finding a job that has a future.

The GED (General Educational Development) tests are designed for individuals who have not completed their high school education and want to earn a High School Equivalency Certificate: GED Illinois Testing (Illinois Community College Board)