Did you know that there are many FREE resources to assist with Career Exploration and college/university matching that you can explore at home? Mrs. Boros will explore many of these resources in the classroom with students throughout their time at Nouvel. However, there is no harm in digging in a little deeper at home as a family! 


A free online resource that assists with career exploration including free use of the O*NET interest inventory, as well as valuable information to explore growing industries, educational committment to pursue a particular career, as well as salary information, available educational programs by state, and closely related careers. 

• Mrs. Boros will introduce students to MyNextMove during 11th grade. Students will complete the O*NET inventory which will match them with careers and/or fields of study that may interest them.
• Additional tools allow students to find educational programs that match their potential careers, explore projected job markets, identify strengths and skills that are beneficial for different careers, and access salary expectations.

Although there are many ways to explore and select colleges of interest, there are many factors to consider. From GPA to test scores and campus size to program offerings, the amount of information can be overwhelming. There are many tools that can assist you in narrowing down (or even identifying) colleges that may be a good fit.




Find your college match! By entering your GPA, test scores, and preferences regarding important factors to you, you are matched with colleges! The website also creates a running list for you of colleges that you have applied to based on the information you provide and categorizes these into Reach, Match, or Likely schools!

• Mrs. Boros will introduce students to CAPPEX during 11th grade. Students will create an account, select potential majors or fields of study, enter their SAT score information, GPA, and other important factors that will assist in identifying potential universities/colleges of interest. 
• Students can also create a list of schools they intend to apply to, track application completion/status, and so much more!

Handouts. Resources. Activities.  Easy-to-use handouts on the college admission and financial aid process.  Use your CollegeBoard account to log into and use BigFuture™ to find colleges, explore careers, and use tools to help manage college costs, all in one place.

Career Exploration

 A free online resource that allows students to explore career paths that interest them, while gaining knowledge of educational requirements, common job responsibilities and environments, and salary information.

College Information

Data driven, easy to understand admission chances, rankings and tools to help simplify your college search.

 Explore the MyFuture college resource page for information on colleges that offer the best financial aid, helpful timelines, as well as great information regarding financial aid, choosing a college that is right for you, and so much more!

College Application Process

Applications are typically processed on the day they are received.  Applications may be processed by logging into a college website, or picking up applications and submitting to the college/university.   Once completed, please bring in the Counselor Recommendation Form from the college/university and it will be filled out and submitted with needed transcripts and applicable letter of recommendation.  
NOTE:  If you are requesting a Letter of Recommendation, please make sure you have completed your letter of recommendation information sheet, available in the couseling office.  

Career Planning

Listed below are several websites that may help you and your student plan their future.  We also encourage them to use their test results for the PSAT and PSAT 10 tests that were completed as 9th and 10th graders.


A site with a wide variety of information about nursing careers and training.


Audio/visual presentations of dozens of careers, along with occupational descriptions and related information. Membership is free.


Information and resources concerning life in and out of the military.

Personality Type - From the authors of "Do What You Are", a brief questionnaire to determine your personality type and relate it to career possibilities.

Mind Tools mission is to help you understand the essential skills and techniques that will help you to excel in your career, whatever your profession.

 Career Coach, located on Delta College's website, is designed to help students discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests.  Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your
Explore careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for you. Michigan Education and Career Pathfinder is an online career planning tool that provides  information to students, their parents and guidance staff to make informed choices about educational and career options, as well as to help create educational development plans (EDP's).