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MEFA Pathway's My Budget Activity
Middle school students can practice money management by exploring MEFA Pathway’s My Budget activity. This activity helps students learn how to create a budget, and is perfect for students who have a summer job and want to track their income and expenses. Students can visit mefapathway.org to create an account and start using the tool.
How to Stay Organized
It’s important for students to stay organized. MEFA’s intern, Jariel Ruiz, shares his tips and advice for creating a schedule and keeping track of schoolwork. If you’re a student, use MEFA Pathway to stay organized. Get started at mefapathway.org
How to Work With Your School Counselor
Working with your school counselor is an important part of the college planning process. MEFA’s intern, Jariel Ruiz, shares a discussion with his school counselor on applying to college, financial aid, and comparing colleges. Students can use MEFA Pathway’s College Compare tool to compare up to five colleges side by side. Get started at mefapathway.org
Life as a Student Athlete
Balancing academics with playing sports can be a challenge. MEFA’s intern, Jariel Ruiz, shares how he manages both and his advice for other students in the same position. Students can use MEFA Pathway to keep track of sports and any other activities they take part in, so they'll be able to easily create a resume for colleges and jobs. Get started at mefapathway.org.
Learn about MassTransfer
This webinar is for students and parents who want to learn about MassTransfer, an initiative that helps students save money on college costs when they begin their postsecondary education at a community college. Attendees hear from Arthur Esposito, Director of Academic Policy & Student Success at the MA Department of Higher Education, who walk through the benefits, estimated savings, and requirements of MassTransfer, explain how to get started, and describe some challenges for each program.
MEFA Pathway’s Now Trending Activity
MEFA Pathway’s Now Trending activity shows you the top trending skills and occupations in today’s market, and the companies that are hiring. Use the tool by creating a free account at mefapathway.org
MEFA Pathway's Course Planner
School Counselors, are you using MEFA Pathway with your students? If so, make sure to take advantage of the Course Planner. The Course Planner allows you to create a customized course catalog and set up graduation paths specific to the programs of study that your school offers. To get started updating the Course Planner, log in to the Counselor Portal at mefapathway.org
MEFA Pathway’s Get To Know Yourself Assessment
MEFA Pathway’s Get to Know Yourself tool features three fun and informative assessments that help students learn more about their interests, skills, and work values. Students can access the tool by creating an account at mefapathway.org
Popular Places Tool in MEFA Pathway
Learn how students in grades 6-12 can use the Popular Places tool in MEFA Pathway to determine the locations across the United States where the highest concentration of jobs and skills are needed.
 Create an Account in MEFA Pathway
As students progress through middle and high school, it's important for them to make a postsecondary plan. MEFA Pathway, our free college and career planning website, guides students through every step of that planning process. This website provides tools and activities to help students learn more about themselves, set goals for the future, and explore college and career options. It's easy for students to create an account in MEFA Pathway! This short video walks through every step of the process. Get started today at mefapathway.org.