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Understanding Your EXPLORE Results
Prepare for a
World of Possibilities
In High School and Beyond!
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
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Once you’ve pictured
the life you want, you’ll
need to figure out the
steps to get there.
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Envision your ideal
life.
What kind of
lifestyle do you want
to have?
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How do you want
to spend your time?
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How might your
interests and talents
be used in an ideal job?
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Regardless of the
career you envision for
yourself, you will need
training beyond high
school to get there.
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And, you will need to
complete specific classes
in high school.
What could you do
to make the world a
better place?
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Give yourself the
freedom to dream big
about your future.
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So, start with your goal
in mind, work backwards
to figure out what you
need to be doing now, and
throughout high school,
to prepare for the
education or training you
will need after high
school.
You’ve got a dream,
you’ve got a plan, and
you’re working hard!
Get involved with your
school and community
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Planning is the critical
second step to success.
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Working hard is the
third step to achieving
your goals.
There is no
substitute for hard
work and
determination.
As you take the
steps toward your own
successful future,
challenge yourself and
always give 100%
effort to your school
work and your out-ofschool activities.
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Performing well
academically not only
opens doors for you,
but also gives you the
personal satisfaction
of knowing that you
did your best.
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Unless you keep
track of the progress
you’re making to achieve
your goals, it can be
easy to get off-track
along the way.
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Use the College &
Career Planning Guide
to help you dream,
commit to your plan
(write it down), and
then keep track of your
progress as you go
along.
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Use the grade-bygrade checklists in the
College & Career
Planning Guide to help
make keeping track
easier.
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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
Your Scores
How Do My Scores Compare To My Peers?
College Readiness
Am I On Track?
Your Career Possibilities
World Of Work Map
Side 2
How Can I Improve?
What is a Pre E-CAP?
• 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)
2)
Your Plan After High
School Career Area
Preference
Your Career Area List
section of the EXPLORE
report.
Benefits of More Education!
 Read Page 4 in the booklet
 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
World Of Work Map
Page 3
of
Guide
The Right Career For You
My Future Website!
Do your research!
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
High School is more than Academics
Sign Your Pre E-CAP
Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning
 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!
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!
Do Only Rich People Go To College?
 Read pg. 11 in your booklet
Your Job
 Finish your E-Cap
 Have your parent/guardian sign
 You sign!
 Return to your Math Teacher by Monday, January
19th