College & Career
Whether you are looking for the perfect summer job, help with the SAT’s, money for college, or a chance to study abroad, we offer a large selection of resources for students.
Visit the College & Career Reference section next to the Teen Desk and pick up a copy of the “College Choices: A Guide to Resources” brochure.
College Planning and Admission
The core program for high school students, the 10,000 Degrees Institute, and the Undergraduate Scholarships, provide the preparation and resources for low-income students to get to and through college.
Over the course of two generations, A Better Chance has placed more than 14,000 talented young people of color into the nation’s leadership pipeline through increased access to academically rigorous independent and public schools.
America’s most widely accepted entrance exam.
U.S. News college ranking.
Everything about college planning.
Everything you need to know about higher education in California.
Researching and selecting a college that fits your needs can be daunting, but that challenge can be even greater when you’re a student with disabilities.
Search colleges to find the schools that match your academic preferences and get all the details on cost, admission, financial aid, graduation rate and student diversity in our college profiles.
Online preparation and registration for the SAT & other college board tests, college search and applications, scholarship and financial aid information.
U.C. Berkeley Career Center resource shows jobs associated wtih college majors.
To provide every prospective student with the information they need about post-secondary educational opportunities so that they can find the best match for their needs and situation.
Information about living college life with a disability.
College and career information including LGBTQ resources.
Finding a welcoming campus and community.
Provides in-depth statistical information on over 6,000 public and private colleges, universities and trade schools.
College options for people with intellectual disabilities.
Want to be an electrician, an interior decorator, a real estate agent or some other kind of trade professional? Check out this site for educational opportunities throughout the US and Canada.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Information about affordable college options, financial aid and money saving tips.
To provide the latest and most up to date information regarding traditional schools, online college programs, scholarships, and financial aid.
Help for every stage of the financial aid process, find out what's available and how to get it.
Information about the FAFSA and more.
Diverse resources for LGBTQ students.
10,000 Degrees proudly provides scholarships to students with significant financial need who exhibit a strong desire to go to college and accomplish their educational goals.
Jobs & Careers
Learn all about specific careers, from Air Traffic Controllers to Zoologists. Includes first-person career stories, salary information, videos, and more.
Work interest quiz and personality quiz from MyFuture.com - find out what you're interested in and what you want to do.
The largest free website to help teens find jobs.
Looking for a job? This site is more than a job listing - it offers great advice on how to get a job in your area.
List of summer jobs, searchable by location, job, or employer.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad for California.
The CIEE USA High School program sponsors international high school students from more than 55 nationalities to attend school and live with American host families each year.
UC's systemwide study abroad program; choose from over 250 options in 40 countries. Students earn UC course credit and may use their UC financial aid. Open to UC Berkeley students only.
Last Revised on
March 2020