A comprehensive and useful guide for students, counselors, and parents, the book provides an overview for the college bound student interested in a professional career, one which might require considerable training beyond the high school level and which emphasizes service to others. Over 80 professional careers are described; the requirements, training, duties, salaries, and future outlook for each career are clearly detailed, with helpful cross references to other closely related professional careers. Each career description includes questions to determine the reader's interest in and capabilities for the profession and organizations to contact for further information. Also included are a description of types of colleges and college life, a list of jobs with Federal government for various college majors, and a bibliography of selected free career materials. (Author/EA)