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Free College-to-Career Roadmap

Still in college? Get a year-by-year plan from now to graduation — with the tool for each step.

What year are you in?

Be specific — 'backend software engineer' beats 'tech'.

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Courses, projects, clubs, skills — helps us start from the right place.

What is the College-to-Career Roadmap?

The College-to-Career Roadmap turns "I'm in college and have no idea if I'm doing the right things" into a clear, year-by-year plan. You tell it your current year and the field you're aiming for, and it lays out what to focus on each year from now through graduation — skills, projects, internships, networking, and applications — so you can see the whole path, not just the next assignment.

It's built for the stage almost nobody serves for free: students who are early enough to actually build an advantage, but have no roadmap for how. Each milestone that maps to a CareerKit tool links straight to it, so when it's time to check your resume or prep for interviews, the tool is one click away. Free, no signup, nothing stored.

How to use the College-to-Career Roadmap

  1. 1

    Pick your current year

    Freshman through final year. The plan starts where you are and runs to graduation, so it's always relevant.

  2. 2

    Name your target field

    Be specific — "backend software engineer" or "product designer" beats "tech." The more specific, the more tailored the plan.

  3. 3

    Add what you've done

    Optional: courses, projects, clubs, skills. It calibrates the plan so it doesn't tell you to do things you've already done.

  4. 4

    Work the years

    You get a year-by-year plan with concrete milestones. Later-year steps link to the free tools — resume, LinkedIn, interview prep — when you reach them.

Tips for a better roadmap

  • Start early — the biggest advantage in college is time. A freshman with a plan beats a senior scrambling.
  • Be specific about the field. "Data science" and "data engineering" lead to different skills and projects.
  • Treat it as a map, not a rulebook — shuffle the order to fit your school's calendar and your life.
  • Re-run it each year (or when your target changes) to keep the plan current.
  • Do the projects — nothing beats a portfolio of real work you can point to.

College Roadmap FAQ

Is the College-to-Career Roadmap free?▾

Yes — 5 roadmaps per day, no signup, nothing stored. The daily limit resets every 24 hours.

I'm only a freshman — is it too early?▾

It's the best time. The plan front-loads foundations and skills in the early years so you build an advantage while you have the most time.

What if I don't know my exact field yet?▾

Put your best current guess — even a broad one. You can re-run it as your direction sharpens, and the earlier years are useful across related fields.

How is this different from the Career Roadmap?▾

The Career Roadmap gives ordered next steps for your situation right now. This one lays out the whole college arc year by year, so you see the big picture from freshman year to graduation.

Does it only link to real tools?▾

Yes. Every tool link is validated against CareerKit's live catalogue, so a roadmap can never point you at something that doesn't exist.