Rachna,
 
I am glad you brought this up.  Professional guidance for career and college choice is unfortunately not open to all students.  Some high schools are privileged to have college and career centers, while others are not.  Some people pay for private college and career counseling, others receive it for free, and many do not receive it at all.  
 
If more students were exposed to college and career counseling, they would be more aware of their life choices. Many would also receive the push to go to college that they may not get elsewhere.  Furthermore, knowing the many types of colleges and career options available can greatly enhance students’ life choices.  Having equal access to college and career counseling would provide free knowledge of available life options - it can be a great equalizer.  
 
Here is an article database for the college search: http://www.education.com/topic/choosing-a-college/
 
America’s Career Resource Network provides information about many different types of professions.  You can find articles here: http://www.education.com/partner/articles/acrnetwork/
 
There are also several books available on the topic.  The Princeton Review provides information on college rankings and finding a school that is the best fit:
http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings.aspx
 
Thanks again for bringing up this important issue.
 
Best,
 
Hayley