Career Cluster Interest Inventory
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Click Here to take the Interest Inventory

How long will it take? about 5-10 minutes.

**What will I learn?**At the end of the survey, you will see a list of career clusters that are a good match for your interests.

WHAT: This survey is designed to help students determine which Career Cluster and corresponding endorsement area best fits their interests and skills.

WHY: Everyone has a different way to describe themselves and what they like to do.

HOW: This survey lets you rate activities you enjoy, your personal qualities, and school subjects you like. Then you can see which career clusters are a match for your interests.

LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?
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Tips for finding college scholarships

  • Start your search early. It's never too early to begin the search for college scholarships.

  • Coordinate with your Career Coach and/or School Counselor.

  • Pay attention to deadlines.

  • Search in your local community--include local media websites like television and radio stations.

  • Include letters of recommendation. Provide the writer with very specific information about your qualifications and experience.

    • More work = fewer applicants = better chances. Don't count out those opportunities with lower award amounts.

    • Don't become discouraged if you don't win right away.

    • Don't avoid applications that require essays.

  • Beware of scams.

  • Apply, apply, apply.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
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  • Many students are eligible for a merit-based scholarship regardless of academics or financial situation.

  • Merit-based scholarships focus on more than just grades which opens the door for a diversely talented group of students to obtain a college education.

  • Pay attention to the details. Each scholarship has its own selection criteria to determine who is eligible to apply.

  • The purpose of merit aid is to reward talent, and talent comes in many forms.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
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  • Awarded to a small percentage of prospective students based on high school grade point average (GPA) and SAT/ACT admissions test scores.

  • Some are restricted to students who are valedictorians or salutatorians or to students with high class rank.

  • Many schools offer them as part of the admissions process, meaning you do not need to submit an application in order to be considered.

  • Many of them pay full tuition, college fees, and a stipend to help with your other expenses, meaning an academic merit scholarship can solve the problem of finding financial aid altogether.