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Commitment to College:

  • I can reflect on my skills and interests to investigate careers that require training past high school

I completed the onet interest profiler and career research tool to investigate careers in level four and five. The survey I completed asked me questions about my likes and dislikes then translated my preferences into Holland Scores. This helped me identify which careers would be a good fit for me.

  • I can analyze the costs of college and a make sound financial plan for paying for it

I researched the total cost of attendance for two colleges and investigated ways to pay for college including grants, scholarships, and loans; I learned about the types of loans including federally subsidized and unsubsidized loans and private loans. I then utilized a Google spreadsheet, The FAFSA Forecaster, and The College Board’s net cost calculator  to calculate how much money I would have to use loans to finance.

  • I can evaluate whether or not my future salary will be enough to cover the amount I plan to borrow for my education

After evaluating the cost of education and the amount that I plan to borrow, I then calculated the amount that I will be able to afford to pay after taxes. We used a net check calculator to determine how much we would receive per month after taxes and then discussed how we could most likely afford to pay 10% of our net check towards our student debt.  

 

Goal Striving:

  • I can connect majors and programs of study with careers that interest me

I used the onet research tool and career planning tool to evaluate how much education I would need and which types of degrees would provide the proper education for a social worker.

  • I can identify colleges that fit my preferences and will help me meet my goals

After discussing traits of colleges that we liked and disliked in class, I used the College Board’s college search tool  to translate my college preferences into a list of schools that fit my preferences and had a program that would help me further my career goals.

 

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