TRANSCRIPTS: If you need a transcript sent to a college, please email me and include your name, the document(s) that should be sent, the name of the person I should send them to, AND the receiving person's email address.
Transcript Request Example:
Hi Mrs. Bergholtz,
This is Johnny Tiger. I am applying to Toy Story University and need my transcript sent. Will you please send my transcript to Mackenzie College? Her email address is college@college.edu.
Thank you,
Johnny Tiger
How do I apply to Louisiana Delta Community College?
Ladelta.edu
Click Apply at top of page
Click Apply Now
Create an account with an email address you will check regularly-not your school email
Complete the application
If you need help, work with Mrs. Bergholtz or Mrs. House (LA Career Compass) to complete the application
You will need to send your transcript, test scores, and immunization records to LDCC. Mrs. Bergholtz can send those but you have to let her know who/where to send them to.
Contacts for more information:
Nadja Haynie
Can help with questions about programs
318-497-6326
Ruta Johns
Can help with questions about the application and enrolling in classes
318-497-6324
Debbie Singleton
Louisiana Workforce Development—Free money! $$$
318-480-5050
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Louisiana Star Jobs ***link is broken as of 5/5/21
My Life My Way-Career Exploration Activity
Unlock My Future-Career Exploration Activity
Virtual College Information Events:
Big Future Days: College Board is hosting virtual events for high school students to connect directly with college admissions representatives and take action on the most important steps for college.
College Selection Guide: Do you need help deciding where to go? Here's a guide to help you weigh the pros and cons of the various colleges you're considering.
College Virtual Tours - thank you to Collegewise for putting together this fabulous list! Collection of nearly 1,000 colleges and their virtual offerings
While you will not be able visit colleges in person to get a sense of their diverse cultures, there are other ways that you can learn more about the schools to which you may ultimately decide to apply. Colleges are putting extensive virtual tours on their websites so that students can get an in-depth look at what each school has to offer. Find a virtual information session with an admission officer for the colleges where you’re especially interested. Use online search tools to start shaping your college list. In addition to going directly to each college’s website, there are some amazing resources out there with student reviews. Check out https://www.youvisit.com/; www.induck.co; www.unigo.com and www.colleges.niche.com.
American College Application Campaign’s College Research Worksheet
Downloadable guide to help students understand match, fit, and cost when researching colleges and identifying to which colleges they want to apply.
Answer questions about the type of work you might enjoy. We'll suggest careers that match your interests and training.
College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics is a tool to find colleges and career schools that may fit the needs of students.
Interactive Career Pathway Data
Using data from the Condition of Career Pathway Readiness in the United States 2019, ACT has developed an interactive tool to help high school students and adults understand their career options based on their skills and determine the types of jobs available to them. Students can use this to navigate career opportunities, including future job openings and salary information, alongside the benchmarks for each of the top occupation openings.
Take a Virtual College Tour: youvisit.com
Louisiana Delta Community College Virtual Info Session
Learn more about college through these videos created by the National Association for College Admissions Counselors about various colleges (YouTube playlist College Spotlights):
Additional Career Exploration Resources
21st Century Job Center’s Practitioner’s Guide provides web-based tools that present low-cost training, career exploration, and job search opportunities.
Sallie Mae's Within Reach Blog: Find tips for completing a college application, how to write a college application essay, and more!
Interested in the healthcare field? For some general information explaining various careers at all different levels, visit this site: https://www.ultimatemedical.edu/healthcare-career-guide/