College and Career

The Academies of Loudoun Student Services Office is here to support students and parents with information on the students' options for their post-secondary plans. We know the process is complex and can be daunting., but we are here to help. Whether that be going to a four-year university, a community college, a technical school, military or straight into the workforce, you can find resources for each of these areas here. 

Career Resources

College Planning Resources

SchooLinks

SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create an individualized career and academic plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks at Loudoun County Public Schools is accessible in Kindergarten through 12th grade by students and their parents. SchooLinks features are incredibly user-friendly and were designed to streamline the college and career readiness workflow for counselors and staff.

This platform is designed to meet the needs of our students as they make meaningful contributions to the world! 

What Students and Families Can Do

  • Access to K-5 platform with college and career exploration lessons and activities

  • Portfolio building capabilities for K-12th grade students

  • Access career interest, strength and mindset surveys

  • Explore 2-year and 4-year colleges as well as take virtual reality college campus tours

  • Search for scholarships and learn about financial aid

  • Explore traditional, emerging and military career fields and internship/volunteer opportunities

  • Create digital portfolios and resumes

  • Build ACP and ACPP

  • Communicate with counselors

  • School business partnership portal

 LCPS School Counselors are currently undergoing training in SchooLinks, and while they learn more about the platform, we ask that questions about SchooLinks be directed here.