Prepare for a World of Possibilities In High School and Beyond! Understanding Your EXPLORE ® Results
Objective for this Session Utilize ACT EXPLORE test materials/scores and the College & Career Planning guide to take four steps to a successful and rewarding life:
Materials For This Session
Additional Materials
Why Think About College Now ?
Steps to a Successful and Rewarding Life
Take Charge of your Future!
What is the EXPLORE? EXPLORE shows you your academic strengths and weaknesses in English, mathematics, reading, and science. EXPLORE helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you. EXPLORE helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.
My EXPLORE Results will help Me: See what my academic skills are right now, and how I can improve them. Know if I am on track to be college ready. Think about careers. Start working on my PreECAP. It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning!
Side 1 EXPLORE SCORE REPORT
Student/School Information
Your Scores
College Readiness
Your Career Possibilities
Side 2 EXPLORE SCORE REPORT
What is a PreECAP? A document created by you, to help you plan your 4 Steps for Success, and ensure an Education & Career Action Plan (ECAP) which best suits your career interests and skills. Please write your name and the date where it is requested near the top of the page.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL CAREER ? This information is in 2 places: 1) Your Plan After High School Career Area Preference 2) Your Career Area List section of the EXPLORE report.
Benefits of More Education! Do work you enjoy Live the lifestyle you want Earn more money Make a difference in the world Keep your job
My Plan After High School
Page 3 of Guide YOUR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS
The Right Career For You Do your research! Look online, examples: Createyournext.com or
Requirements for Admissions to AZ Public Universities
Elective Courses
Transfer Your Scores to Your PreECAP
Check Any Areas In Which You Need Help
Areas in Which You Would Like Additional Help
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Track Your Progress
High School is more than Academics
Sign Your PreECAP
Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future. Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them. Take challenging college prep courses in high school. GET INVOLVED in Clubs and activities. And be sure to Track your progress ! Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning
Your Future is in Your Hands - Take Charge Think about what you learned about yourself today. Study hard and take the right courses in high school. Always ask for help when you need it. Remember every day in school and every test you take is important for your future – always do your best!