Goals:

• Finalize and execute post-high school plans.

• Transition into adulthood with confidence.
  
  

Focus Areas:

• Stay focused on academics (senior year matters).

• Apply to colleges, scholarships, trade schools, or military.

• Complete FAFSA or other financial aid applications.

• Attend college/military/job info sessions.

• Learn adulting basics: banking, budgeting, insurance, job interviews.
  
  

For college-bound:

• Submit applications early.

• Compare financial aid offers.

• Finalize your decision by May 1.
  
  

For trade/career-bound:

• Apply to apprenticeships, trade schools, or entry-level jobs.

• Continue building experience (internships, part-time work).

For military-bound:

• Take ASVAB and complete physical requirements.

• Choose a branch and job track.

• Get enlistment contract reviewed.

Goals:

• Make post-high school plans more specific.

• Begin acting on those plans with real-world steps.
  
  

Focus Areas:

• Take rigorous courses aligned with post-secondary plans.

• Attend college/trade school open houses or job/career expos.

• Prepare for and take SAT/ACT/ASVAB or relevant tests.

• Begin building a college list or post-secondary plan.

• Draft a working resume.

• Request letters of recommendation.

• Research and track scholarships.
  
  

For career/trade school:

• Apply to CTE or dual enrollment programs.

• Explore industry certifications and internships.

For military-bound:

• Meet with recruiters.

• Begin fitness and ASVAB prep.

• Understand enlistment timelines.

Goals:

• Narrow down interests and connect them to careers.

• Begin mapping out goals beyond high school.
  
  

Focus Areas:

• Continue strong academic performance.

• Take career/aptitude assessments (e.g., YouScience, ASVAB Career Exploration).

• Try job shadowing, volunteering, or part-time work in areas of interest.

• Research different pathways: college, trade, military, workforce.

• Start exploring college majors, tech programs, or military branches.
  
  

For college-bound:

• Begin looking at college requirements.

• Start PSAT (helps qualify for National Merit Scholarships).
  
  

For trade school/military/career-bound:

• Explore certification programs or technical electives.

• Connect with military recruiters or apprenticeship programs.

Goals:

• Get familiar with high school expectations.

• Begin exploring interests and strengths.

• Lay academic groundwork.
  
  

Focus Areas:

• Take core academic courses seriously—grades start to count!

• Get involved in clubs, sports, or community service.

• Start a resume or portfolio of involvement.

• Begin personality or interest assessments (e.g., career inventories).

• Explore careers using tools like Naviance, CareerOneStop, or My Next Move.

• Learn basic life skills: time management, communication, self-advocacy.
  
  

For all pathways:

• Attend college and career fairs.

• Explore vocational/trade programs early if interested.