Each student completed an interest inventory, a values survey, and an abilities inventory. They then identified occupations that were in line with these interests, abilities, and values. Finally, each student printed a summary of all of this information. Juniors will be the next group of students to use the Discover software. Developed by ACT , the college testing agency, the program also helps students identify educational opportunities for after high school that match their chosen occupation.
Students can also use the program to search for scholarships and other types of financial aid.
Any student may use the software during a study hall period on a space available basis. Be careful of scholarship search services Each year many high school students across the country are bombarded by letters from scholarship search companies, who will, for a fee, perform a scholarship search to identify possible sources of financial aid for the student. Parents and students are cautioned not to spend their money for such a service. A student or parent can perform a search for scholarships for free either at the high school or from their home on the Internet. The Fastweb database is the largest compilation of scholarship information available.