College & Career Planning
Explore careers, compare colleges and technical schools, review military and apprenticeship options, and plan your next steps.
UW-System Overview Guide
Getting Started — A General Plan
- Know yourself and your reasons for attending college
- Consider college characteristics
- List, compare, and visit colleges
- Apply for admission and observe deadlines
- Develop a plan to finance your education
- Review and finalize your plans
Things to Consider when Choosing a College or Technical School
- Program choice
- Entrance difficulty
- Location
- Size
- Cost
- Student body
- Parents’ opinion
What Colleges Look For
- Class rank
- Standardized test scores
- Challenging curriculum
- Attendance
- Extracurricular activities
- Community involvement
- Personal recommendations
Below are additional websites to learn about careers, colleges and universities, military, and technical colleges.
Careers
Universities & Colleges
Technical Colleges
Military
Apprenticeships
