05/30/2021
I'm still here!
As the school year ends, it's time for juniors- and seniors-to-be to put some serious thought into their futures. Things to consider:
SENIORS - if there is no plan in place, maybe it's time to talk to me. I've got some tools that could help to supply some thoughts on potential career directions. I've not got a magic 8-ball, I can't see your future... but I'm confident I can get you pointed in a fulfilling direction. Contact me at [email protected].
If you plan to head to college after high school, and have not yet taken the SAT or ACT, plan to do so ASAP. Generally it's a good idea to take both one time, then pick the one you felt better about and take it a second time. ACT has more than just math and English on it, so some students prefer it. Admissions officers generally don't have a preference.
If the plan is to join the armed forces, it's a good idea to take the ASVAB soon. That test determines the branches for which a recruit is eligible, and also jobs in the military for which the recruit is eligible. Talk to a recruiter to get good studying advice! It, like the SAT or ACT, is a test that you may take multiple times, though there are rules that govern how many times it may be taken.
If the plan is to head to a trade school after high school, now is the time to start researching schools, finding scholarships, etc. Reach out to the schools and training locations to get your best information. Some employers even have training centers of their own.
JUNIORS - now is the time to start crystallizing a view for your future! Even if you don't know exactly what you want to do when you get older, it's time to start finding a general direction. I can help with that!
One thing you should consider, though, is getting a job, an internship, or some ongoing volunteer activity. Anything where you can get experience in the world of work. This will help you start to get a feel for the kinds of tasks for which you are well-suited, and which ones you'd rather avoid.
