Career Exploration

Open Ended

Someone might want to choose a more expensive college option because ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the main paths mentioned in CCMR (College, Career, Military Readiness)?

• College

• Career

• Military

• Sports

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way CCMR Advisors help guide students?

• Help you figure out your goals

• Show you how to use tools like SchooLinks

• Help you explore classes and programs that fit your future

• Decide your career for you

Multiple Choice

Why is financial aid considered important for high school seniors in Texas?

• Financial aid is only for students with perfect grades.
• Financial aid is not available for Texas residents.
• Financial aid is primarily for vocational training, not college.
• Financial aid is important for high school seniors in Texas because it makes college more affordable and accessible.

Open Ended

What factors are most important to you when choosing between college, a career, or the military after high school?

Multiple Choice

What are CCMR Advisors in school and what do they do?

• CCMR Advisors manage school sports programs.
• CCMR Advisors are responsible for student discipline.
• CCMR Advisors help students with college, career, and military readiness by providing guidance and resources for post-secondary planning.
• CCMR Advisors only focus on academic tutoring.

Open Ended

How can participating in extracurricular activities and taking academically rigorous classes help you prepare for college?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are high-demand trades in Houston's job market?

• Wind Turbine Technicians

• HVAC Technicians

• Lawyers

• Welders

Open Ended

List two reasons why someone might consider a trade career instead of a four-year college degree.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

• They are taught by high school teachers.

• Passing the AP test can earn you college credit.

• They are only available for science subjects.

• Pre-AP/AP classes receive a bonus GPA point.

Multiple Choice

How long does it normally take to graduate college?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

Multiple Choice

Why would someone go to graduate school?

• To gain advanced knowledge and improve career prospects.
• To meet new friends and socialize.
• To avoid paying off student loans.
• To take a break from work and travel.

Multiple Choice

Why would someone choose community college over a 4 year college?

• Higher tuition fees
• Longer degree programs
• Lower cost, flexibility, smaller classes, and vocational training.
• Limited course offerings

Open Ended

Compare the types of degrees offered by community colleges, universities, and graduate schools.

Multiple Choice

If a student earns an 85 in an advanced class, how many GPA points do they receive?

• 3 points

• 4 points

• 5 points

• 2 points

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of taking advanced high school classes such as Pre-AP/AP, Dual Credit, or IB?

• Earning college credit early

• Boosting your GPA

• Impressing colleges

• Reducing your study skills

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a section of the SAT?

• Math

• Science

• Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of financial aid mentioned in the presentation?

• Scholarships

• Grants

• Investments

• Work-study

Open Ended

Explain the difference between direct costs and indirect costs in the context of the cost of attendance for college.

Open Ended

How can participating in extracurricular activities and volunteering help you prepare for college admissions?

Multiple Choice

Which financial aid application is specifically for Texas residents who are undocumented or have a DACA/Work Permit?

• FAFSA

• TASFA

• CSS Profile

• Pell Grant

Multiple Choice

What is a graduation requirement for seniors, regarding financial aid?

• Meet with a college advisor
• Attend a financial literacy workshop
• Submit a scholarship application
• Complete the FAFSA.

Multiple Choice

What are some potential benefits from taking ap courses in high school?

• Limited interaction with teachers
• Increased homework load without benefits
• No impact on future job opportunities
• Benefits of taking AP courses include improved college readiness, enhanced college applications, and potential college credit.

Multiple Choice

What is a dual credit course?

• A dual credit course is a remedial class for struggling students.
• A dual credit course is a college-level course taken by high school students for both high school and college credit.
• A dual credit course is a high school class that does not count for college credit.
• A dual credit course is only available to college freshmen.

Open Ended

Compare the GPA calculation for Jim and Terry. What factors contributed to the difference in their GPAs?

Open Ended

Why do you believe GPA (Grade point Average) is so important in high school?

Multiple Choice

What year should you focus on GPA the most?

• Junior year
• Freshman year
• Senior year
• Sophomore year

Multiple Choice

When can you take the SAT?

• You can take the SAT at any time without registration.
• The SAT is only available in the spring.
• The SAT can be taken multiple times a year, with specific dates set by the College Board.
• The SAT can only be taken once a year.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to prepare for the SAT, according to the slides?

• Practice on Khan Academy

• Attend free online tutoring at Schoolhouse

• Take AP/Dual Credit Classes

• Volunteer in the community

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the different pathways (college, career, or military) discussed today, or is there something more you would like to know about preparing for your future?

Multiple Choice

Reflecting on today's lesson about College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), which path do you feel most interested in exploring further?

• College

• Career/IBC

• Military

• Not sure yet