College and Career Websites

Below are a variety of websites where you can learn more about various colleges and careers.

(The Mountain Oaks High School Code number is 052976--it is often needed on financial aid paperwork.)


Match a school with what you want as far as size, location, sports, major, etc.
Job info background, including resume templates.
At this site from the University of North Carolina you can click on many majors - Art (studio), Art History, Chemistry, English, Theatre, French, etc. - and get a good sized list of possible careers that you can have with that major, as well as job/internship search links and professional associations.
This site includes Information on California high school and community college courses, career options, and financial assistance. It will help you make decisions about the right courses to take in high school and community college so that you have the opportunity to turn that passion of yours into a great job and a great future.
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This site allows you to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online. Apply here for your PIN today. Both the student and the parents will need a PIN to electronically sign the FAFSA. This simplifies the application process and allows you to get your results faster.
College Board Online gives students and parents information to aid in the transition from high school to college. This site also has the ExPAN Scholarship Search. You can get information about College Board tests including the SAT. They also offer a college search.
This site has free downloadable SAT practice questions. It also has study tips for many of the test sections. Go to http://sat.collegeboard.com/home to sig up online.
This comprehensive California College/University website offers academic and career advice, financial aid information, academic preparation guides, online applications and other facts about virtually all of the public and private higher educational institutions in California. Use their career planning services to help you decide on a college major.
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) provides information about financing college in California. Excellent guide to terms and links. View the latest Cal grant news, state financial aid programs, and helpful pointers for finding money for college
This site has assessments, career exploration and a "reality check", which can help you calculate your living expenses in different cities. There are also mini videos connected to various careers.
This government site has career listings, training and income.
Under Additional Services, click on Career Information.
This website lists opportunities to chat with different colleges and do live virtual college tours.
This is a good nursing information site.
Learn about distance learning courses.
Do you like the ocean? Check out this site for ocean related careers.