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UtahFutures Facts at a Glance – Tuition & application deadlines for some Utah colleges and universities.
Scholarship Directory – Get the details on almost 200 scholarships for Utah students.
Colleges & Student Aid – Helpful links for finding schools and applying for aid.
Article: How to Make Your Scholarship Applications Stand Out
collegeessayguy.com – College essay writing examples.
College Application Process – A helpful article with a checklist you can print off.
FAFSA – Learn how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Western Undergraduate Exchange – Find nonresident tuition discounts to save money on college.
Concurrent Enrollment Info – General information about how CE works.
LAU Concurrent Enrollment – Take classes through Dixie State University or Weber State University while attending LAU.
NCAA – Learn what it takes to play sports at an NCAA college or university.
dopl.utah.gov – Information about Utah’s professional licensing requirements.
LAU College Leadership Course: Final Project Info
Request your official transcript here (or email Shelly Jenkins for any questions about transcripts).
LAU SAT or ACT Codes – District code: D28365, Leadership Academy of Utah School code: 450051.
VIDEO: Success in the New Economy
uwannadu.com – Find jobs, schools, and companies that align with your interests.
mynextmove.org – Explore career opportunities and zone in on your dream job.
Top 10 Employability Skills – Learn what skills employers value most.
UtahFutures Resume Builder – Requires a login.
UtahFutures Occupation Search – See the requirements and average pay for different jobs.
Interview Tips Sheet – Learn how to make the right first impression.
Build Your Future – Find career opportunities in the construction industry.
Vocational Rehab – A service to help people with disabilities find employment.
Executive Skills Questionnaire – Learn where you’re strong and where you need to develop.
Ways Parents Can Help Their Students be Successful – A must-read for LAU parents.
Student Tips & Tricks for Success – A must-read for LAU students.
Student Worksheets (make a copy and fill it out):
- Daily Accomplishment Tracking Sheet
- Daily Time Management Tracking Sheet
- Weekly Commitments Tracking Sheet
Article: 10 Ways to Motivate Your Child Do Better in School
Article: Techniques for Increasing Academic Motivation
For questions about specialized student services, please contact Billie Jo Petersen.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-8255.
crisistextline.org – Text HOME to 741741 to get instant access to a trained Crisis Counselor.
*211 Resource List – Find community resources and services available in your county.
LAU “Get Help” Reporting Link – Fill out this form and we’ll help you get the support you need.
SafeUT App – Download instructions and how to use it in a crisis.
Youth Suicide Warning Signs – Know what to look for and what to do.
16personalities.com – Try a simplified version of the Myers-Briggs personality test.
Enneagram Personality Test – Understand why you do what you do.
VIA Character Strengths Survey – Discover your natural strengths (also see this link).
UtahFutures Interest Profiler & Career Cluster – Scroll to the bottom and click on the assessment you want!
VIDEO: Who Do You Want to Be?