College and Career Planning
College Planning Resources
CollegeBoard: College Advising Essentials, Volumn 1
CollegeBoard: College Advising Essentials, Volumn 2
College Board: College Advising Essentials, Volumn 3
Rochester Area Colleges (RAC)
Rochester Area Colleges The RAC has provided a one-stop shop for students to find information on local colleges in this document. It contains a video and links to the college websites.
College Application Types
The Common Application Common application home page that is used for both public and private college applications. A list of available institutions is on the website.
SUNY Application State University of New York application can only be used for SUNY Schools. A list of schools is accessible on the website.
SUNY (State University of New York) Website The SUNY University System (from technical and community colleges through research universities).
College Related Links
College Board PSAT, SAT and AP testing programs, college planning tools.
ACT Learn about and register for the ACT testing program, access college planning tools.
HESC The free NYS site for student aid.
Fastweb Free and reputable scholarship search engine, college resources, and financial aid tips.
EOP Available at SUNY colleges; students who meet economic and academic criteria may qualify for this program.
Careers and Military
The Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation The Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation is a regional federation or dozens of unions representing nearly 100,000 workers in Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates Counties. Click above for a listing and directory of our affiliate organizations. Apprenticeship opportunities are often listed on the affiliate organization pages.
Naviance Currently accessible to students grades 10-12 with active log in accounts. Offers a variety of tools to match your interests with career options, and to assist with your career planning.
Career Zone NYS website offered to help you explore careers based on your strengths, interests and talents.
GLOW Website GLOW with Your Hands launched in 2019 with more than 800 students engaging in hands-on experiences with the careers that are available and growing in the GLOW Region (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties) of New York. This website offers a variety of careers in the fields of Agriculture, Food Processing, Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades.
NY State information on Working Papers (Dept of Labor) Information and requirements for working papers.
ROTC Opportunities Information on ROTC programs within the military branches.
AmeriCorps National service program offering career experience and college tuition benefits.
Interested in Joining the Military? This site provides you with information regarding the requirements and process of enlistment.
Today's Military Military training, career, and enlistment information.