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College & Career Exploration 

Dream, explore, and discover what’s next — with support along the way.

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College Exploration & Fit

Explore colleges based on academics, cost, location, campus life, housing, culture, diversity, and other personal priorities to better understand what may be a good fit.

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College Comparison & Planning

Research, organize, and compare college options while considering the factors that matter most to the student and their future goals.

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Major & Career Exploration

Explore majors and career paths by considering interests, strengths, earning goals, desired lifestyle, work environment, education requirements, and long-term priorities.

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Decision-Making Support

Work through important questions, consider benefits and tradeoffs, uncover priorities, and gain greater clarity when making college, major, and career decisions.

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Transition to College Preparation

Prepare for greater independence and the academic, personal, and lifestyle adjustments that come with college while developing a plan for a successful transition.

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Personalized Guidance & Mentorship

Receive individualized support, thoughtful questions, encouragement, and additional perspectives while developing greater clarity about future goals and next steps.

Exploring Your College & Career Options

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Choosing a college, major, or career path can feel overwhelming. College & Career Exploration provides individualized support to help students better understand their options, identify what matters to them, and make informed decisions about their future.

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This service may be a good fit for students who:

  • Aren’t sure which colleges or majors to consider

  • Feel overwhelmed by the number of college options

  • Want to better understand what they are looking for in a college

  • Are unsure about their major or future career

  • Want help comparing different paths

  • Are preparing for the transition to college

  • Would benefit from individualized guidance and a structured place to work through their options​

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Personalized Guidance

Through thoughtful questions and guided conversations, students are encouraged to think about what they want for their future and what matters most to them. This may include their interests, strengths, career goals, desired lifestyle, and priorities. Students receive support exploring possibilities, comparing options, and developing a clearer sense of direction. Additional perspectives may also be shared to help students consider different possibilities while ultimately reaching their own conclusions.

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Please Note:

College & Career Exploration provides educational guidance and planning support. It is not a substitute for professional financial advising or licensed counseling services.

For High School & College Students

  • Serving Suffolk, VA & Surrounding Areas • In-Person & Virtual Tutoring

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