1. If you’ve already considered a career pursuit, what field are you most interested in? (like medical, law, automotive, etc.) *
2. If you had a career choice for #1, how much research have you done on that field? *
A . None - but it sounds good!B . I know someone who has that job.C . I’ve used CIS or something like it to investigate that job.D . I’ve taken high school classes related to that job.E . I’ve done a job shadow, internship, etc. to show me more on that job.
3. Do your grades / GPA / class rank reflect your personal academic ability? *
A . not at allB . not alwaysC . pretty muchD . almost alwaysE . absolutely
(If you answered A, B, C or D, you might want to explain that a bit.)
4. In which courses do you feel you do best? (like math, science, art, etc.) *
5. What courses do you dislike most (if any)? Notice the question wasn’t which ones are hardest, because you might actually like the hard ones…. *
6. How would you characterize your essay writing ability? *
A . I like writing, and my English grades are good.B . I like writing, but I earn B(s) or lower on writing assignments.C . I don’t like writing, but I’m okay at it.D . I don’t like writing because I’m worried about errors.E . I don’t like writing for lots of reasons and would rather eat brussel sprouts than compose an essay. (No offense meant if you happen to like brussel sprouts.)
7. How comfortable are you with your guidance counselor? *
A . Extremely comfortable. S/he always has time for me, & I see her/him for help whenever I need to.B . Fairly comfortable. Though s/he is busy, I can get the help I need from him/her in a timely manner.C . Somewhat comfortable. S/he doesn’t seem to know me very well, but s/he can answer my questions when I need her/him to.D . Somewhat uncomfortable. S/he is too busy to help me within a day or two of my request or doesn’t seem to be knowledgeable about my areas of concern.E . Not at all comfortable. S/he takes a week to respond to my requests or seems to care more about things other than my needs.
8. How familiar are you with your school’s career / college placement services? *
A . I use them a lot (on average once a month).B . They’re pretty good. I use them sometimes (on average once a term).C . They’re okay, but I need more.D . What we have doesn’t help me.E . We don’t have any placement services that I know of.
9. How’s your search for college / trade / vocational school going? *
A . I’ve chosen a post-secondary option that really fits me & that I’m excited about.B . I’ve talked with some college reps and / or visited campuses, but I haven’t decided.C . I’ve attended some college fairs and gotten brochures, but I need to start narrowing my list.D . I know what type of place I want to go to, but I haven’t considered it further yet.E . I haven’t thought about it much yet.
10. How confident are you in your chances of being admitted to the post-secondary school of your choice? *
A . Based on my GPA, standardized test scores, transcript and activities, any school would consider me a strong candidate.B . I’m fairly confident that the school I pick will admit me.C . I may have some weak areas that could somewhat limit my choices.D . I’m worried that my grades, test scores, activities and/or academic skills will be a roadblock to admissions.E . I have no idea what the colleges or trade schools will be looking for in applicants.
11. If you’ve taken the PSAT, SATI/II, and/or the ACT, how do you feel about your test score? (If you haven’t taken any of these, skip to the next question.)
A . I aced it! (or pretty darn close)B . My scores are above average and should help me get in to the colleges I’m looking at.C . My scores are okay and meet the average at the colleges I’m looking at.D . My scores are below the average of the colleges I’m looking at.E . I took it, but I don’t know how I did in comparison to other students.
12. If you haven’t taken the PSAT, SAT I/II, or ACT, how would you characterize your feelings about exams like these?
A . I’ve been practicing for them, so I know I’m gonna rock!B . I’ve been preparing, but I still have work to do.C . My grades are good, so I don’t think I need to review.D . I don’t know much about these tests (what they cover, how they’re scored, when or why to take them…)E . I don’t need to take any of these tests for the post-secondary options I’m pursuing.
13. How concerned are you about paying for your post-secondary education? *
A . Cost isn’t a concern for our family.B . My family has been saving for college / trade school.C . I will need to apply for aid, scholarships, etc., but I know how, and I’m sure I’ll get what I need.D . I will need financial aid, but I am not looking forward to searching for info or filling out the paperwork.E . I have no idea about how I’ll be able to afford it.
14. How much have you prepared for admissions and scholarship paperwork? (Please note that some post-secondary institutions will require an art portfolio or audition tape or something else in addition to what‘s listed below.) *
A . I have all of the following: a working transcript with my class rank, 3-6 good letters of recommendation, a well-balanced “brag sheet” or resume, decent standardized test scores, and sample autobiographical essays.B . I’ve got 4 of the 5 components you listed in letter A above.C . I’ve got 3 of the 5 components you listed in letter A above.D . I’ve got 1 or 2 of the components from letter A above.E . I haven’t started gathering these materials yet.
15. How are you feeling about life after high school? *
A . Totally excited! I can’t wait to move on.B . I will miss high school, but I do feel ready for the next step.C . I’ve got so much to do that I feel overwhelmed about my post-graduate plans.D . I feel pretty much lost and confused about what I need to do next.E . I’m not happy. I think my prospects for life after high school are limited because...
(please explain if you selected answer E)
16. How would you describe your parents involvement in your post-secondary decision process? *
A . They’ve paid for test prep, helped me edit application essays, etc.B . We talk about it sometimes, but they prefer not to push me.C . They say they want me to get a degree, but they don’t know how to help me.D . They trust me to make decisions on my own, and I prefer not to go into details with them yet.E . I feel they’re not interested in it and / or I don’t talk with them about it.
