{"id":7291,"date":"2019-08-23T15:54:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T19:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciencescosmaincms.cm.ucf.edu\/politics\/?post_type=ucf_section&#038;p=7291"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:52:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:52:21","slug":"student-success-resources","status":"publish","type":"ucf_section","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/ucf_section\/student-success-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Success Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t<div class=\"jumbotron jumbotron-fluid bg-secondary mb-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"heading-underline\">Student Success Resources<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\" col-12 col-sm-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<h4>General<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/SPSIA-Planning-Sheet-FA19-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPSIA Planning Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/academicsuccess.ucf.edu\/sarc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Academic Resource Center<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/academicsuccess.ucf.edu\/sarc\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SARC Online Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/cosas\/cos-course-evaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transfer Credit Evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/syllabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Syllabi Archive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apsanet.org\/RESOURCES\/For-Students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Political Science Association<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/APSA-Why-Study-PS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Study Political Science?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Law School<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/Four-Year-Law-School-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four-Year Law School Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/04\/Senior-Checklist-Fall-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senior Law School Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/PRE-LAW-HANDBOOK-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prelaw Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2461128\/file\/July%202025%20Press%20Release.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Bar Exam Results <\/a>(Summer 2025)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/Personal-Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing: The Essay and the Personal Statement<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.law.msu.edu\/admissions\/recorded-webinars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSU Law\u00a0Webinars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/10\/Craft-a-Captivating-Law-School-Personal-Statement-US-News.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crafting a Personal Statement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/TIPS-ON-LETTERS-OF-RECOMMENDATIONS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips on Letters of Recommendation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phpladvising.ucf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/PHPL-Advising-Pre-Law-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Services Provided<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\" col-12 col-sm-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<h4>Graduate School<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nBU33GXKzBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduate School Information Session<\/a> (video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Career<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/career-planning-career-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/06\/PS-Career-Guide-v2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career Guide<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/careers\/political-science-majors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Careers for Political Science Majors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/APSA-Study-Career-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Careers and the Study of Political Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/politics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/APSA-Careers-in-PS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Careers in Political Science<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apsanet.org\/CAREERS\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APSA Online Career Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<hr class=\"w-75\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\">Career Pathways<\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What can you explore?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can search by keyword, occupation, or industry to view:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job demand and employment trends (historical and projected)<\/li>\n<li>Average annual earnings and compensation ranges<\/li>\n<li>Top employers hiring for specific roles<\/li>\n<li>Required education levels<\/li>\n<li>In-demand technical and transferable skills<\/li>\n<li>Common job titles within each career field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>What are the benefits?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students &amp; Alumni<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore career options connected to majors and interests<\/li>\n<li>Understand job outlook, salary expectations, and skill requirements<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for job searches, interviews, and skill-building experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How to use the tool<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two tabs above the search fields. Choose which search you want to engage:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Left tab: \u201cFind Career Data by Selecting Keywords\u201d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the left, use the \u201cSearch\u2026\u201d field box to enter any occupation title or key word. A list of suggested occupations that match your search will auto-populate and you can scroll through it to identify the career title you want to explore.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: The middle drop-down allows you to narrow your search by state. You can also leave it on \u201cNationwide\u201d for a full picture. If a state is chosen, the right drop-down allows you narrow further by county.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right tab: \u201cFiltering for Industry and Occupation\u201d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the left drop-down, choose a career cluster or industry you would like to search<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose an occupation within that cluster or industry<\/li>\n<li>Optional: The middle-right drop-down menu allows you to narrow your search by state. You can also leave it on \u201cNationwide\u201d for a full picture. 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