This program offers all of the elements necessary for complete educational and career planning. An extensive database of careers and colleges is complemented by several inventories that help students and counselors work together to make effective future choices. The program uses the World of Work Map to plot students according to their interests, abilities, and goals. Exciting graphics and audio make the program user-friendly and interesting. A resume builder and videos of the interview process provide the necessary skills to help students in making career decisions.

Now available from ACT, this product combines the quality of DISCOVER with the convenience of the Internet. Unique User ID’s allow students to work at home or at school while maintaining their information and progress. Counselors can generate reports based on student site usage.

The trusted name that brought us ExPAN now offers this Internet-based service for college and occupation exploration. Students and counselors can search colleges, explore costs, and forecast how much families may be expected to contribute. An extensive search for financial aid and scholarships is available, and students can easily submit their electronic college applications.

A database of more than 3800 colleges is just one of the features that makes CollegeView such a valuable tool. Online tours allow students a glimpse into campus life. A virtual advisor gives students the option of asking specific questions to representatives from select colleges. Users can search career, college, and financial aid databases using the software at school, or by using the Internet component at home. The Counselor’s Toolkit lets guidance counselors track student usage, generate reports, and send messages to students through the site. CareerView offers students an opportunity to further explore career possibilities.

Choices offers extensive databases of colleges and careers complemented by a user-friendly design that makes searches and assessments easy and interesting. Students can build career portfolios, including resumes and cover letters, in a step-by-step process that would easily lend itself to a classroom setting. Lesson plans are included for each high school grade level. In addition, an extensive search of financial aid and scholarships is available. eChoices can be ordered as a component of Choices, allowing students to access the same tools online.

Geared for the middle school grades, Career Futures is offered from the same trusted company that delivers Choices. Now even before high school, students can explore possible occupations and create career portfolios. Videos enhance the experience and keep students interested.

CX Online is an online annual subscription that provides comprehensive information on careers and related information. The magazine-like style appeals to young people, and the content is appropriate for both middle and high school students.