https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource This page is intended to help future and current Western Pennsylvania college students explore career options. en-us 2018-04-02 00:07:08 UTC 2023-02-14 02:04:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256316435 2018-04-29 16:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256316435 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256316532 Although sometimes we think we should pursue careers that will make us the most income or will make our parents proud, we should pursue careers that we enjoy and can succeed in.
Try taking some of the personality based career assessments to get some ideas.]]> 2018-04-29 16:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256316532 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256316917 2018-04-29 16:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256316917 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256317032 2018-04-29 16:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256317032 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256317195 University of Pittsburgh]]> 2018-04-29 16:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256317195 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256317512 Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)]]> 2018-04-29 16:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256317512 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256318485 Carnegie Mellon University]]> 2018-04-29 16:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256318485 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256318613 Duquesne University]]> 2018-04-29 16:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256318613 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256318791 Western Pennsylvania is filled with institutions of higher education. I encourage you to explore their different degree plans. If you took a career assessment, look for plans that align with your results.
*There are many other colleges and universities in the area, these are only some of the well known ones.]]> 2018-04-29 16:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256318791 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319031 Point Park University]]> 2018-04-29 16:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319031 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319168 Chatham University]]> 2018-04-29 16:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319168 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319300 Carlow University]]> 2018-04-29 16:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319300 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319463 La Roche College]]> 2018-04-29 16:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319463 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319943 This article is "based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni" (Niche, 2018).]]> 2018-04-29 16:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256319943 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256320301 College Career Advisor
priscillamorales19@gmail.com

This page is intended to help future and current Western Pennsylvania college students explore career options and prepare for college. 
High school juniors and seniors are encouraged to use my tools, as well as, undecided college students who have not declared a career plan. 
Please direct any questions to me directly via email. I will be happy to provide further assistance!]]> 2018-04-29 17:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256320301 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256321039 2018-04-29 17:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256321039 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256321401 Review desired college costs and discuss with your parents to understand feasibility. 

Common Associated Costs

• Tuition and Fees

• Room and Board

• Transportation

• Personal Expenses

]]> 2018-04-29 17:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256321401 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256321779 Make note of these federal student aid deadlines to ensure you get the funding you qualify for.]]> 2018-04-29 17:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256321779 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256322063 Apply for scholarships available online. There are several scholarships resources listed on here, but also check for university-specific scholarships. This is basically free money that you could save yourself and your parents!]]> 2018-04-29 17:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256322063 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256322261 2018-04-29 17:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256322261 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256323615 2018-04-29 17:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256323615 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325010 2018-04-29 17:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325010 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325070 2018-04-29 17:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325070 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325205 2018-04-29 17:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325205 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325848 2018-04-29 18:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256325848 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256327493 2018-04-29 18:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256327493 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256330841 2018-04-29 18:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256330841 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256331293 Career clusters are groups of careers that "contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills" (O*Net, 2018). You can use Career Clusters to give you and understanding of the necessary "knowledge, competencies, and training for success" (O*Net, 2018) in a career path.

You can review the list of career clusters or take the career clusters activity to see which clusters best suit you.

]]> 2018-04-29 19:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256331293 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256333283 2018-04-29 19:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256333283 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256333868 If you are unfamiliar with the FAFSA application process, use these tips to guide you.]]> 2018-04-29 19:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256333868 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256334408 2018-04-29 19:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256334408 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256334542 After you have decided the career you would like to pursue and the university that you would like to attend, the next big step is applying. Admission requirements vary from university to university, and it is important that you have several college options in case you don't get accepted into one of them.

I encourage you to apply to CCAC by default, and at least two other universities that you are interested in. ]]> 2018-04-29 19:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256334542 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256334919 2018-04-29 19:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256334919 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256335017 This video gives you some tips on making your admission essay unique and memorable. ]]> 2018-04-29 19:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256335017 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256335397 2018-04-29 19:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256335397 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256335484 Use this helpful blog by Prep Scholar for guides and tips on the big tests!]]> 2018-04-29 19:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256335484 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256357751 Always be mindful of your GPA throughout your high school career. It will play an important role when you are getting evaluated by admission offices. Review the GPA requirements for your desired college or university and work towards meeting that goal. ]]> 2018-04-29 23:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256357751 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256358397 If you have not declared a major yet, it is also important for you to review the GPA requirements for certain academic departments (engineering, business, law, nursing, etc.)]]> 2018-04-29 23:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256358397 priscillamorales19 https://padlet.com/priscillamorales19/careerresource/wish/256358812 16personalities. (2018). Free personality test. Retrieved from
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