Official College & Career Planning Hub
BigFuture is the College Board's free online resource dedicated to helping students plan for life after high school. It offers comprehensive tools for exploring colleges, careers, and majors, utilizing data directly linked to the organization administering the SAT and AP exams.
Key Features
- College Search: Filter colleges based on location, majors, size, test scores, selectivity, diversity, and more.
- Career Exploration: Includes career quizzes and profiles detailing salaries, required education, and job outlook.
- Major Search: Explore different fields of study and see which colleges offer them.
- Scholarship Information: Connects students to scholarship opportunities (often via links to College Board's Scholarship Search).
- Action Plans: Provides checklists and guidance tailored to different grade levels (9th-12th).
How it Helps Students
- Access reliable, official data for researching colleges and potential careers.
- Discover schools and majors that align with their interests and academic profile.
- Get structured guidance on the college planning process throughout high school.
Pricing & Access
BigFuture is a free resource provided by the College Board.