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How many career profiles are listed on SchoolsintheUSA.com?
The SchoolsintheUSA.com Career Center allows students to search for over 1,000 career profiles.

How is the information on careers obtained?
Career information is obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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What other features are available on SchoolintheUSA.com to assist students in finding a school and choosing a career?
Students are able to take the Career Profiler Test, search for scholarships, build a personal career plan, build resumes and calculate budgets. Informative articles on SchoolsintheUSA.com provide students with valuable information and tips on test prep, admissions, financing and more.

As an educator, how can I use SchoolsintheUSA.com?
SchoolsintheUSA.com can be used with students in career centers, classrooms, on an individual basis or promoted to students to use on their own.

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The Educator Resources section on SchoolsintheUSA.com provides educators with access to SchoolsintheUSA.com lesson plans, past newsletters, state-specific web links and a glossary of terms. By signing up for a free account with SchoolsintheUSA.com, educators receive regular newsletters on the relevant educational and career topics as well as updates on SchoolintheUSA.com.

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The minimum browser requirements are Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, Netscape 4.0, or preferably more recent versions of either browser. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled on your web browser. Browsers must be configured for 128-bit encryption to register for a free account on SchoolsintheUSA.com.

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The EI Group maintains SchoolsintheUSA.com. SchoolsintheUSA.com is continually updated and monitored for accuracy throughout the year. Because SchoolsintheUSA.com is an online service, we are able to efficiently update our information when necessary.

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The EI Group is the premier of career and postsecondary information that connects students with educational institutions and employers across North America. Students rely on our comprehensive information to identify a career path, decide on a school and learn about prospective employers.
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