Personal Choices
You're deciding between attending a friend's party or studying for a major exam next week. What are two important factors you should weigh?
What are the importance of the exam grade and the value of social time / What are the consequences of each choice?
You're deciding between two summer internships: one pays well but offers little experience, the other pays less but is in your dream field. What should you prioritize?
What is weighing immediate income against future career development?
Your best friend asks you to keep a secret that could hurt another friend. What two values are in conflict here?
What are loyalty to your best friend versus honesty and protecting others?
You're deciding between joining the soccer team or the debate team. What factors should you weigh?
What are your interests, time commitment, physical versus mental activity, and social connections
This document proves you've completed high school and is required for most college applications.
What is a diploma (or transcript)
Clue: Your part-time job offers you extra hours that pay well, but it conflicts with your college prep classes. What decision-making strategy could help you here?
Answer: What is weighing the short-term financial gain against long-term educational goals?
A college recruiter offers you a full scholarship to play a sport, but you're not sure if athletics is your priority. What trade-off are you considering?
What is balancing athletic commitment against academic focus and personal time?
You're invited to join a popular friend group, but they pressure you to do things you're uncomfortable with. What should you weigh?
What is social acceptance versus your personal values and safety?
You want to stay up late on social media, but you have an early practice tomorrow. What trade-off are you making?
What is short-term entertainment versus physical performance and health?
The deadline for most colleges to receive your applications is this month in the fall.
What is January (or early January)?
Clue: You want to buy a new gaming console, but you also need to save for a car. Identify one pro and one con of each option.
Answer: What is: Console pro = immediate entertainment; Console con = less savings / Car pro = independence; Car con = delayed entertainment?
You must choose between a stable job with no growth potential and a risky startup with high growth potential. Name two factors you should weigh.
What are financial security and career advancement opportunities?
Your romantic partner wants you to spend all your free time together, but you value time with other friends and family. How do you weigh this?
What is maintaining the relationship versus maintaining your independence and other relationships?
Your friends want to go out on Friday night, but you're tired and have a big game Saturday. How should you weigh this decision?
What is social time versus rest and athletic performance?
This type of loan for college doesn't require repayment if you meet certain income requirements after graduation.
What is a grant (or scholarship)?
Clue: A friend invites you to skip school to go to the beach. What are three consequences you should consider before deciding?
Answer: What are academic penalties, missing important lessons, and potential disciplinary action?
You're deciding whether to pursue a four-year degree or a two-year technical program. What long-term consequences should influence your decision?
What are earning potential, job market demand, and time investment?
A classmate asks to copy your homework. You want to help, but you know it's against school policy. What consequences should you consider?
What are helping a friend, academic integrity, potential punishment, and enabling dishonesty?
You're offered a high-paying job that requires 60-hour weeks, but you value exercise and family time. What are you weighing?
What is financial security against physical health and family relationships?
You'll need to complete this form to be considered for federal financial aid for college.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
Clue: You're choosing between two colleges: one is your dream school but costs more, the other is affordable but less prestigious. What is the most important factor to weigh?
What is the long-term value of your education versus financial burden / debt?
You've been accepted to study your passion (art) or a more practical field (engineering). How would you weigh this decision?
What is considering personal fulfillment versus financial stability and job availability?
You discover your friend is being dishonest with their parents. Should you tell them? What are the pros and cons of each choice?
What is: Telling = honesty but broken trust / Not telling = loyalty but enabling dishonesty?
You want to try a trendy diet that promises quick results, but it's restrictive and unsustainable. What long-term consequences should you consider?
What are short-term results versus long-term health, nutrition, and sustainable habits?
This is the monthly amount most financial experts recommend you spend on rent, which should not exceed 30% of your gross income.
What is 30% of your monthly income (or one-third of your paycheck)?