Further Education
This type of school offers 2-year degrees and is often less expensive than a university.
What is a community college
This degree usually takes about 2 years to complete.
What is an associate degree?
Doing well in these can help you get into a good high school and college.
What are good grades?
This healthcare worker checks your teeth for cavities.
Who is a dentist?
This professional athlete might practice free throws, run plays like a pick-and-roll, and try to avoid getting called for traveling.
What is a basketball player?
This school usually offers 4-year bachelor’s degrees.
What is a university?
This degree is typically earned after 4 years of college
What is a bachelor’s degree?
These school activities outside of class can strengthen college applications.
What are extracurricular activities?
This person works in a hospital and helps doctors care for patients.
Who is a nurse?
This licensed professional might use clippers, dye, and a blow dryer to give someone a new look.
Who is a hair stylist?
This type of school teaches specific job skills like welding or cosmetology.
What is a trade school (technical school)?
This advanced degree can be earned after a bachelor’s degree and often takes 1–3 more years.
What is a master’s degree?
This person at school helps you plan classes, map out future goals, and help you when in trouble.
Who is a school counselor?
This professional takes pictures of your bones using X-rays.
Who is a radiologic technologist (X-ray technician)?
Whether calling an audible, protecting the quarterback, or crossing the goal line for six points, this athlete must know the playbook inside and out.
Who is a football player?
This school provides training for students who want to serve in the armed forces.
What is a military academy?
Doctors, lawyers, and some other professionals earn this highest level of degree.
What is a doctoral degree (PhD or professional degree)?
These tests are often taken in high school for college admissions.
What are the SAT or ACT?
This health professional helps people improve their movement after an injury.
Who is a physical therapist?
Long hospital hours, patient rounds, and passing medical boards are all part of the training for this career.
Who is a doctor?
This type of program allows students to take college classes while still in high school.
What is dual enrollment?
This is a document that proves you completed training in a specific skill.
What is a certification?
Volunteering and leadership roles show colleges this important quality.
What is responsibility (or leadership)?
This doctor performs operations in a hospital.
Who is a surgeon?
After passing a multi-day licensing exam and taking an oath to uphold the Constitution, this individual is authorized to represent many different people.
Who is a lawyer?