That can be awkward. You might feel stressed. Maybe you don't know what to say. It's ok not to know, but you may have this feeling that it is too hard to figure it out.
Let's break it down into smaller chunks, shall we?
What do you want to do? The answer to that question will help answer what your plan might look like after high school. No matter what you decide to do, it should always be YOUR choice.
There are truths in the following stack...
So where do we start?
WITH YOU
Figuring out which career(s) match your interests and talents is important. Believe it or not, there are more options than you think! Your perfect fit could be just a few clicks away.
There are no wrong answers in this! Just be honest with yourself and answer these questions for YOU. Don't overthink it. You may find out more about yourself than you think!ONet Interest Profiler
- "Little/No Preparation"
- No experience or certification
- Examples?
- Armed Services, food preparation, dishwashers, logging equipment operation, highway road worker
- "Some Preparation"
- High School Diploma
- Examples?
- bank teller, rental clerk, customer service, security guard
- "Medium Preparation"
- 2 year degree/Vocational training
- Examples?
- Electricians, HVAC, medical assistant, trades
- "High Preparation"
- 4 year degree
- Examples?
- Chemist, graphic design, sales manager, supervisor
- "Extensive Preparation"
- Master's or Doctoral Degree
- Examples?
- doctor, lawyer, college professor
Remember: No Job Level is better than another one! More training does not always equal more success.
Ok, you have some idea of possible careers...let's find a college to match!
Does it have your program of study?
Does it have your program of study?
How close or far away from home?
How close or far away from home do you want to be?
How much money will you need?
One of these considerations is not more important than the other. They should all work together.
Do not rush this! Start early and take your time.
Go where you want to go instead of where your friends or parents think you should go.
Try not to assume the worst. This is an exciting transition in your life.
Always. Visit. The. Campus...
Always.
For even more tips, read this article about 15 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing a College.
Now that you have a path, you're ready to start applying!