Diplomas
The institutions that grant diplomas to those who have earned them
High schools
You don't have to start thinking about college until 11th grade
MYTH - Some students wait this long to visit a school or take the SAT, but planning for postsecondary education should begin as early as eighth grade – exploring options, taking required courses in school, keeping your grades up and saving for school.
The number of career clusters
16
Something that you enjoy deeply and makes you feel alive when doing
Passion
The institutions that grant degrees to those who have earned them
Colleges
The grade that you begin applying to college
12th grade
A college graduate will earn on average about $1.3 million dollars more over a lifetime than a high-school graduate
FACT - College pays! Some people do well without a college degree, but for most people, college pays.
The career cluster that includes jobs like Surgeon, Physical Therapist, X-Ray Technician
Health Services
A group of jobs in the same field of work that require similar skills, interests and knowledge
Career Clusters
A 4-year degree
Bachelor's
Clubs and activities that you participate in outside of school
Extracurriculars
You can be the first in your family to go to college
FACT - Having a college education is more important now than ever and will give you more options. Being first in your family to attend college sets a good example for others to follow.
The career cluster that includes jobs like Teaching
Education and Training
Career Clusters are divided into eight categories called this
Career Fields
A 2-year degree
Associate's
A numerical average of all of your grades
GPA, Grade Point Average
Only students with good grades can go to college.
MYTH - Good grades and test scores are definitely a plus, but colleges look at the whole person, including your extracurricular, leadership and community activities.
The career cluster for people interested in working with money and numbers
Finance
The amount of money someone makes in a year
Salary
An advanced degree, received after a bachelors degree, that takes an additional 1-3 years to complete
Master's
Professionals in your school that can help you apply to college
Counselors, College Adviser
You shouldn't go to college if you aren't interested in a 4-year degree
MYTH - A four-year degree school is only one option. College can also mean technical schools, two-year colleges and military colleges.
The career cluster that includes jobs like Police Officer, Firefighter, EMS personnel, and Legal Services
Money that you borrow to help pay for college expenses that must be paid back
Student Loans
The highest degree you can receive - It comes after a bachelor's degree and can take 5-8 years to complete
Doctorate