Ask Questions

• What am I good at?

• What interests me?

• What am I passionate about?

• What are my values?

• What is important to me?

• What inspires me?

• What is my learning style?

• What do I want to study?

• What do I want to do for work?

• What sort of work environment do I prefer?

• Am I ready for post-secondary?

Activities:

• • Complete an Interest Inventory

  • Do a Personality Test

  • Jung Typology Test OR

  • PersonalityType

  • Take high school and college classes (ECAP) to explore your interests

  • Take advantage of internship and job shadowing opportunities

Ask Questions

• What career paths or fields interest me?

• What post-secondary programs interest me?

• What training do I need to become ___?

• What careers have good prospects?

• What are the job requirements for my careers of interests?

• How much money could I make in this field?

• What can you do with a ___ diploma/degree?

• How can I figure out if this field really is a good fit for me?

Activities:

• • Use your RIASEC and MBTI codes to explore careers that match your interests and personality

  • RIASEC: CareerShip

  • MBTI: Myers-Briggs Personality Types

  • Research specific careers using O*NET 

  • Research colleges/technical schools and possible majors

  • Visit college and technical school campuses and websites

  • Attend college fairs

    • Virtual college tours are available at https://www.youvisit.com

  • Job shadow

  • Volunteer

Ask Questions

• What schools offer programs I’m interested in?

• What are the best schools/programs for studying in my field of interest?

• What should I study in school to get to my dream job?

• How long will it take to complete this program?

• How much does tuition cost, and what will my living expenses be?

• What financial aid is offered?

• Where will I live when I'm a student?

• What’s my 'best fit' school/program? 

Activities:

• • Talk to your counselors and teachers

  • Use your Naviance account to research and track goals

  • Use online planning tools

    • BigFuture Collegeboard

    • Better Make Room

  • Compare Colleges

  • Practice and register for college testing.

    • CollegeBoard (SAT)​

    • ACT Student (ACT)

    • ACCUPLACER

  • Practice SAT: Khan Academy

Ask Questions

• What are my goals?

• Which school(s)/program(s) will I apply to?

• What is the application deadline?

• What are the admission requirements?

• How do I apply for school?

• How will I pay for school?

• What scholarships can I apply for?

• What can I expect after I apply?

• What do I do once I've been accepted to a program?

• What do I do if I don't get into my school or program of choice?

Activities:

• • Finalize your college list

  • Outline your application process

  • Create application checklists

  • Apply to Colleges

  • Search and Apply for Scholarships

  • Apply for Financial Aid