The new academic year is upon us, and high school seniors are beginning the bell lap of their secondary-school lives. Some are thinking seriously about college and wondering where and how to apply. Others are considering jobs or the military. All of them dwell on the eternal question: What's next?

Glad you asked. It just so happens there's an e-zine dedicated to helping students answer that question. It's called Next Step Magazine. There you can find info on colleges across the country, articles on the admissions process and financial aid, profiles of career paths, and blogs by people in your shoes.

Definitely worth a look if you're in the "what's next?" camp.