Top 5 Resources for Networking, LinkedIn, College Admissions and More

By Avia Solomon

Here’s your top resources for networking, using LinkedIn, applying to college and more!

COLLEGE RESEARCH

• College Simply
• College Confidential
• BigFuture
• Admissions Revolution

LINKEDIN:

• LinkedIn University
• LinkedIn Profile Checklist – High School Students
  • https://www.proresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ProResource_LinkedIn_College_Checklist.pdf (this checklist is a bit more in depth; while it says it’s for college students, it can be adapted for high school students as well.) 
• High School Students – How to Write the Perfect LinkedIn Profile Summary
• How to Use LinkedIn in High School

NETWORKING:

• How to Network in High School and College
• The Introvert’s Guide to Networking in High School
• Networking Tips for Students (written for college students but can be adapted for high school students as well.)
• Social Media: Managing Your Online Brand
• Maintaining Your Network
• Email Writing and Etiquette

RESUME WRITING AND THE JOB MARKET

• High School Resume Examples and Writing Tips
• Additional Resume Tips for High School Students
• Generation Z and Future Careers

MISCELLANEOUS: 

• Khan Academy
• EdX
• Coursera

RESEARCH TIPS

• Didn’t find what you were looking for in this list? Don’t worry! There are tons of resources out there that you can find by using different keywords.
• Explore websites. If you find a website that gives you good information on one topic, see if there’s more information about other topics on that website that may be helpful to you.