College Planning Worksheet

According to the guide, what is the best way to approach the process of planning for college?

• Be as thorough as you can and collect as much information as possible

• Only apply to the most popular colleges

• Wait until the last minute to start your research

• Choose a college based on your friends' choices

What is one requirement for applying for financial aid through Cal Grant?

• Submitting grades and tests

• Meeting specific requirements for Cal Grant

• Choosing a college major

• Joining a student group

What is one way to begin planning for a career as suggested in the text?

• By taking a look at John Holland’s process

• By immediately applying for jobs

• By traveling to different countries

• By joining a sports team

What is a good reason to look for resources about a line of work?

• To find out what snacks are available at work

• To learn more about the job and make better career decisions

• To see if the office has a gym

• To know the company’s Wi-Fi password

What is the purpose of the college checklist mentioned in the "Link Suggestions for College Bound Students" section?

• To help with academic and financial preparation

• To find a roommate

• To choose a major

• To plan a vacation

A student is interested in finding a list of community colleges in Washington State. According to the material, what resource should they use?

• US News and World Report

• California State University website

• Central Washington University admissions page

• Western Washington University admissions page

Which career resource is best for looking at careers by industry, occupation, or military, but does not provide local information?

• Oklahoma Career Planner

• The Career Key – Holland’s Theory of Career Choice and You

• Occupational Outlook Handbook by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Careers and Occupations List

Suppose you want to compare different industry sectors based on salary or job type using California CareerZone. What feature allows you to do this after viewing your results?

• Reset dollar amounts or industry sectors on the next page

• Register a new account

• Contact customer support

• Download the mobile app

What is the purpose of exploring as many areas of interest as possible on the California CareerZone website?

• To memorize all job titles

• To take notes on information you may use in your cover letter

• To apply for every job available

• To ignore job requirements

What is the first step recommended when exploring industry sectors on the California CareerZone website?

• Apply for a job immediately

• Select a “family” (e.g., Health Science and Medical Technology)

• Write a cover letter

• Compare wages for all jobs