College Readiness/GEAR UP Digital Learning Activities

Grades 6-8

  • Name: Exploring College Majors based on your Interests - PART I
  • Instructions: PART I
You will view videos of prominent professionals in a range of diverse careers based on their interests to discover and explore potential college majors. The area of study you focus on while pursuing your degree is often referred to as your major.
A major consists of a group of core (main) classes as well as any additional requirements determined by the degree program. Sometimes called a "major concentration," a major is paired with your degree when you graduate to give future employers and/or graduate programs an idea of what you studied and/or your level of knowledge in a particular area. (For example, if your major is business, the degree you may earn is a Bachelor’s of Business Administration)
1. Log into your Naviance account (Naviance is located in the grid within your student philasd.org account)2. On the Naviance homepage, select ‘Careers’ at the top right corner of the homepage3. In the drop down menu, select ‘Roadtrip Nation’ (last option in the drop down menu)4. After selecting ‘Roadtrip Nation’ scroll to the bottom of the page.5. Under ‘Search Leader Stories’, select the ‘By Interests’ box6. Select at least two interests and write them down; which two did you choose? Write down your answers on your Exploring College Majors PART I Worksheet 7. After you write down your two interests, select one, and watch at least two different videos of leaders under the interest you chose. (You will be watching a total of at least four videos -- two from each interest you have selected).8. While watching, answer the questions listed on your Exploring College Majors PART I Worksheet
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Grades 9-12

  • Name: Exploring Majors based on your Interests
  • Instructions: You will view videos of prominent professionals in a range of diverse careers based on their interests to discover and explore possible college majors.
1. Visit Roadtrip Nation site.2. Select 'Theme" at the top of the site.3. Visit and view the interests and possible majors that interest you to hear from professionals in that field.
  • Name: Understanding College Majors
  • Instructions: You are encouraged to weigh several factors before choosing an area of focus for a four-year degree program. Important considerations include:
--Overall program cost--Salary expectations--Employment rates in the field--Advanced degree opportunities

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