Please refer to these resources for more information on what it means to be college and career ready. You may download the Lesson 14 Resources or for a complete list of resources, please download the CCR Resources list.


LinkedIn Higher Education

Website: http://www.linkedin.com

Resource Description: Discover a world of colleges, career paths, and possibilities.

Audience Type: Students, Alumni, Schools, and Employers

Social Media: Considerations and Implications in College Admission (NACAC)

PDF Brief: http://www.nacacnet.org

Resource Description: This PDF brief focuses on the use of social networking in college admission.

Audience Type: Advisors

Best Practices in Social Media (CASE)

PDF Findings: http://www.case.org

Resource Description: A summary of findings from the second comprehensive study of social media use by schools, colleges, and universities.

Audience Type: Education Professionals

Colleges Can Scan Facebook During Admissions (eSchool News)

Website: http://www.eschoolnews.com

Resource Description: This article explores the use of social media and how it can affect college admissions.

Audience Type: Students

Young Invincible

Website: http://www.younginvincibles.org/

Resource Description: This website represents the interests of 18-34 year olds and makes sure their perspective is heard wherever decisions about their collective futures are being made.

Audience Type: Students (grades 9-12) and Young Adults (18-34 years old)

ACT Profile

Website: http://www.act.org

Resource Description: Mobile, social, and free to the public, ACT Profile delivers powerful, personalized insights to inform individuals as they navigate through life’s key decision points.

Audience Type: Students

Social Media and Career Exploration (ASVAB CEP)

Website: http://www.asvabprogram.com

Resource Description: This counselor newsletter explores the use of social media as a tool to help students explore and prepare for a career.

Audience Type: Counselors