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What is College and Career Readiness?
College and Career Readiness refers to the content, knowledge, and skills that middle school and high school graduates must possess in English and Mathematics—including, but not limited to, reading, writing, communications, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving—to be successful in any and all future endeavors.
College and Career Readiness refers to the content, knowledge, and skills that middle school and high school graduates must possess in English and Mathematics—including, but not limited to, reading, writing, communications, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving—to be successful in any and all future endeavors.
Please visit the following websites for further information about career and college exploration:
http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?qu=surgeon&ct=OOH
In depth career information
In depth career information
www.collegeboard.com
Information on preparing for college and careers
Information on preparing for college and careers
www.princetonreview.com
Information on test prep
Information on test prep
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges
Google “US News and World Report” for a ranking of top colleges and universities
Google “US News and World Report” for a ranking of top colleges and universities
www.ed.gov/thinkcollege.org
Information on college and careers and includes tips on preparing for college early
Information on college and careers and includes tips on preparing for college early
www.thinkcollegeearly.org
Information on choosing, applying and paying for college and on the value of higher
Education
Information on choosing, applying and paying for college and on the value of higher
Education
www.calstate.edu
Has information about requirement for admission into a California State University such as California State University at Northridge
Has information about requirement for admission into a California State University such as California State University at Northridge
www.collegeispossible.org
Has information for high school and middle school students on preparing for college and choosing, applying and paying for college
Has information for high school and middle school students on preparing for college and choosing, applying and paying for college
www.finaid.org
Has information of paying for college and explains how to find scholarships that match interests
Has information of paying for college and explains how to find scholarships that match interests
www.gocollege.com
Helps students search for colleges and scholarships and provides information on financial aid along with taking the SAT and ACT
Helps students search for colleges and scholarships and provides information on financial aid along with taking the SAT and ACT
www.number2.com
SAT Prep: Critical Reading, Vocabulary, Math, Study Tips and more
SAT Prep: Critical Reading, Vocabulary, Math, Study Tips and more
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