Welcome to Dominion's College & Career website. Our purpose is to assist you as you consider various options such as universities, colleges, trade and vocational schools, military, and employment opportunities. Our team of School Counselors and Career and College Specialist, Elisa Rivera, are available to offer advice and plan with you. 

Click here to make an appointment with the Career Center.

Discover SchooLinks, a platform for college and career exploration. With SchooLinks, you can explore your interests, strengths, and personality to find the ideal college and career for your future. 

Easily view Career Center and LCPS events using SchooLinks.  Click here for directions on how to register for events.

SENIORS: You are now ready to carry out the plans you made in 9th-11th grades.  Use SchooLinks to reference careers you will pursue after graduation OR to complete your college application process.     

• Launch your SchooLinks account by searching in.

• Complete the welcome activity, and you'll have access to an individualized list of opportunities catering to your needs.

• SchooLinks offers assessments that assist you in your quest for a suitable career or college, as well as your personal growth.  Where to find: Activities >>Assessments.

• Access college, career, and employment tips with SchooLinks' Learning Plan found in the Activities tab.

Start Exploring and Planning today and take the first step toward your future!

Click here to make an appointment with the Career Center.

Attention Users: Our goal is to provide comprehensive information that will help support you and your student as you navigate the many options beyond high school. The content of outside links is not controlled by Loudoun County Public Schools and we do not endorse any specific link or confirm that the information is accurate. While school staff review links when they are inserted, the content may change. If you find any linked home page content you consider inappropriate, please bring the matter to the attention of the Career Center. Remember that the outside source Web page may link to other pages that have not been reviewed; explore at your own risk.

• Learn more about U.S. Military opportunities below:

  • Military Careers and Benefits

  • ASVAB (Skills & Abilities Test) 

  • U.S. Service Academies

  • Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

  • A Military-Interested Student's College Timeline

  To find a more complete list of military schools, log in to your SchooLinks account.

A resume is a profile that outlines your skills, experiences, activities, and achievements. A cover letter is a document that introduces yourself to an organization and highlights your skills and interests that may be of value to them. Check out these tips for creating or updating your resume and cover letter.

• If you are applying to the Academies, be sure to include your name, student ID number, and grade level on both documents.

• Watch videos on writing your resume and cover letter available on SchooLinks, which can be found in the Activities tab > Learning > Jobs and Internships. 

• Check out samples:

  • Sample Resume

  • Sample Goal Statement 

  • Samples from Canva (use your LCPS-Go account to access) 

• Find powerful and precise words, by clicking here for a list of action verbs. 

• Build and download your resume using SchooLinks via the Career tab > My Profile/Resume.   

• Use SchooLink's resume or customize it by using one of the templates from Canva.

• Visit the Writing Center for proofreading.

• Make an appointment with Mrs. Rivera for feedback on your work.

Click here for general information about college entrance exams.

Click here for detailed registration, test day checklist, and preparation guide.

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