College and Career Planning

Ready to plan for your future?  Students have many questions to consider before deciding their career paths.  We sponsor a comprehensive Web site, SC Personal Pathways to Success, which provides students free access to valuable college and career planning resources.  In addition, we publish Are You Ready?, a guide to planning and paying for college.   

SC Personal Pathways to Success

We are a proud sponsor of SC Personal Pathways to Success, a comprehensive site which empowers youth and adults by making education relevant to their aspirations and abilities, promising a better economy and quality of life for everyone in South Carolina.  

The new SC College and Career Planning System can be accessed through this site and provides the following information:

• Students can learn how to effectively plan for education and career success, take a career assessment, access individual graduation plans, explore and save college, scholarship, and career options, and more!  The only requirement is a special code from a guidance counselor before registering online. 
• Parents can learn how to get more involved in the college and career planning process. 
• Administrators, counselors, and educators can access database management options, build electronic individual graduation plans, and communicate directly with students and parents! 

Are You Ready?  The Guide to Planning and Paying for College

College will be here before you know it and it's never too early to start planning.  Are Your Ready? will help you identify the key issues you should be considering as you move through high school towards the goal of a college education. Tips for preparing for college are organized by year in high school and are subdivided on a month by month basis. You will also find information on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and student loans.