College Search Tool Toolkit

About the Tools

Getting the most out of a college education means finding the college that’s the best fit. Our College Search Tool helps students find the best colleges for their needs in California and across the country, based on the factors that matter most to them. Using the College Search Tool, students can:

Search a database of all public and private non-profit postsecondary institutions in the country.
Filter their search results by the type of degree they want to earn, application type, school size, type of environment, average net price, acceptance rate, field of study, major, state, and more.
“Favorite” colleges they are most interested in and log them in their My College Plan for easy future access.
Make helpful connections between their desired careers, the right major for those careers, and the postsecondary institution that can help them get there.

Below, we’ve developed materials that you can copy or download to get the word out in your district.

Template Emails

To make it easier for you to get the word out to students, educators, and parents in your district, we’ve developed email templates that you can customize as needed. Click the blue bars below to expand the section and access the email language. Then, copy, paste, and send to your networks.

Email Subject
Help Your Students Find the Right College on CaliforniaColleges.edu

Email Text

Dear [Name],

Welcome back to school! Because your district uses CaliforniaColleges.edu, we want to make it easier for you to get the word out about the free college and career planning tools available to your students. Each month, we’ll send you a media toolkit to highlight tools on CaliforniaColleges.edu that would be helpful for students to know about.

As college application season begins, we hope you’ll help us inform students, parents, and educators about the College Search Tool on CaliforniaColleges.edu.

About the College Search Tool
Getting the most out of a college education means finding the college that’s the best fit. Our College Search Tool helps students find the best colleges for their needs in California and across the country, based on the factors that matter most to them. Using the College Search Tool, students can:

Search a database of all public and private non-profit postsecondary institutions in the country.
Filter their search results by the type of degree they want to earn, application type, school size, type of environment, average net price, acceptance rate, field of study, major, state, and more.
“Favorite” colleges they are most interested in and log them in their My College Plan for easy future access.
Make helpful connections between their desired careers, the right major for those careers, and the postsecondary institution that can help them get there.

Visit the CaliforniaColleges.edu Resource Hub to learn more about the College Search Tool.

For any questions about CaliforniaColleges.edu, contact the California College Guidance Initiative.

Email Subject
Help Your Child Find the Right College on CaliforniaColleges.edu

Email Text

Dear [Name],

As a parent whose child attends a school within [Name of School District], you and your child both have access to CaliforniaColleges.edu, the State of California’s official college and career planning platform. As college application season begins for seniors, we hope you’ll encourage your child to use the College Search Tool on CaliforniaColleges.edu. Whether your student is applying this year or has several years to go, the best time to plan for college is now.

About the College Search Tool
Getting the most out of a college education means finding the college that’s the best fit. Our College Search Tool helps students find the best colleges for their needs in California and across the country, based on the factors that matter most to them. Using the College Search Tool, students can:

Search a database of all public and private non-profit postsecondary institutions in the country.
Filter their search results by the type of degree they want to earn, application type, school size, type of environment, average net price, acceptance rate, field of study, major, state, and more.
“Favorite” colleges they are most interested in and log them in their My College Plan for easy future access.
Make helpful connections between their desired careers, the right major for those careers, and the postsecondary institution that can help them get there.

Visit the CaliforniaColleges.edu Resource Hub to learn more about the College Search Tool.

If your child has registered their Student Account on CaliforniaColleges.edu, you will also be able to register a Parent Account. With a Parent Account, you’ll be able to view your child’s activity on CaliforniaColleges.edu. For any questions about CaliforniaColleges.edu, please contact your child’s counselor or the California College Guidance Initiative.

Email Subject
Find the Right College on CaliforniaColleges.edu

Email Text

Dear [Name],

As a student enrolled in the [Name of School District], you have access to CaliforniaColleges.edu, the State of California’s official college and career planning platform. As college application season begins for seniors, we encourage you to use the College Search Tool on CaliforniaColleges.edu and get started planning for life after high school. Whether you are applying this year or have several years to go, the best time to plan for college is now.

About the College Search Tool
Getting the most out of a college education means finding the college that’s the best fit. Our College Search Tool helps you find the best colleges for your needs in California and across the country, based on the factors that matter most to you. Using the College Search Tool, you can:

Search a database of all public and private non-profit postsecondary institutions in the country.
Filter your search results by the type of degree you want to earn, application type, school size, type of environment, average net price, acceptance rate, field of study, major, state, and more.
“Favorite” colleges you are most interested in and log them in your My College Plan for easy future access.
Make helpful connections between your desired careers, the right major for those careers, and the postsecondary institution that can help you get there.

Visit the CaliforniaColleges.edu Resource Hub to learn more about the College Search Tool.

For any questions about CaliforniaColleges.edu, please contact your counselor.

Template Newsletter Blurb

Below, we’ve provided below an image you can download and text you can copy/paste for the next issue of your district’s or school’s newsletter.

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Students — Have you used the College Search Tool on CaliforniaColleges.edu? The College Search Tool can help you find the college that’s the best fit for your needs. Using the College Search Tool, you can:

Search a database of all public and private non-profit postsecondary institutions in the country.
Filter your search results by the type of degree you want to earn, application type, school size, type of environment, average net price, acceptance rate, field of study, major, state, and more.
“Favorite” colleges you are most interested in and log them in your My College Plan for easy future access.
Make helpful connections between your desired careers, the right major for those careers, and the postsecondary institution that can help you get there.

Visit the CaliforniaColleges.edu Resource Hub to learn more about the College Search Tool.

Social Media Images

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Are you starting to think about what you’ll do after you graduate from high school? The College Search Tool on CaliforniaColleges.edu is a good place to start! The College Search Tool can help you find colleges that fit your needs, based on the factors that matter most to you. Filter your search results by the type of degree you want to earn, application type, school size, type of environment, average net price, acceptance rate, field of study, major, state, and more. Learn more at californiacolleges.edu/learnmore/tools-for-students/.

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Are you starting to think about what you’ll do after you graduate from high school? The College Search Tool on CaliforniaColleges.edu is a good place to start! The College Search Tool can help you find colleges that fit your needs, based on the factors that matter most to you. Filter your search results by the type of degree you want to earn, application type, school size, type of environment, average net price, acceptance rate, field of study, major, state, and more. Learn more at californiacolleges.edu/learnmore/tools-for-students/.

#college #collegesearch #myfuturemyplan #collegeandcareer #highschool #collegemajor #future #graduation #california

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