Ms. Asgill's ERWC 2017-2018



COLLEGE/CAREER/MILITARY QUESTIONS – SENIOR PORTFOLIOAssignment: What is your plan for life after high school – and how will you achieve it? In two areas of your life (education and career), set an intention for your life after high school – then figure out how you will achieve it. Answer the questions in each category. You must answer ALL the questions in the series – not just a few. Write one full, single-spaced page in paragraph form that answers all of the questions. Do not use bullet points. Provide the websites sources at the end of each question. Do NOT double space. Use 12 pt. font size. Use Times New Roman or a font that is easy to read. TOTAL: you should have 10 pages (5 education; 5 career). You should work on these questions in class and for homework. Your portfolio should be printed and put in a binder – that has one page per question.Invite me to your Google Doc and also EMAIL: masgill@You will primarily work on this in class, while I help you revise your BNW essays in preparation for good argument writing. GENERAL NOTE:In general, consider all of these factors as you research schools and military options. Include some of these considerations in your questions. Do not leave questions unanswered. For example, if you answer the five questions below, but did not factor in the items directly below, I might have a question about the particular degree you are pursuing or what housing is available. Be sure to answer questions fully. In other words, do not merely answer questions that I am asking. Use common sense to answer questions that you would normally want to ask in any given situation. For some of the education questions, you will need to modify them for military.degrees offered majors/minors location (rural or urban setting)/distance from home size of the student population (from small at 1,000 to large at 35,000+) public vs. private costs (tuition, room and board, etc.) financial assistance packages campus resources (labs, libraries, computer access, etc.) graduation rate/time & assistance (learning centers, mentors)placement success/internship and co-op programs accreditation class size faculty contact/classes taught by full-time doctorally qualified faculty quality/reputation/ranking degree of pressure to excel safety (campus, community) student body (diversity, gender, etc.) social life (Greek organizations, sports, school spirit, etc.) religious affiliation/independent housing options (dorms, apartments, living at home) realistic entry expectations (based on typical student admitted) Military: What to considerLength of enlistment- Some branches may require a longer term for offering the same benefits that you could receive from another branch.Advanced pay grade- You may be entitled to an advanced rank in some branches based on certain enlistment options.Length and type of training- How long will the training you'll receive take? Usually the longer the training, the more in-depth and useful it is. You'll also want to consider how useful the training will be once you've left the military.Enlistment bonuses- What are the bonuses for enlisting in one branch over another? Additional pay and allowances- There may be additional pay you'd be entitled to that can only be offered by a particular branch. For instance, if you join the Navy, you may be entitled to Sea Pay and Submarine pay, something obviously not available if you join the Air Force.Ability to pursue higher education- While all military branches offer educational benefits, you must consider when you will be able to take advantage of these benefits. If you are in a job requiring 12-hour shifts and being out in the "field" a great deal, when will you be able to attend classes? Ask your recruiter if you can speak to someone who recently joined.If there is a base nearby, you may be able to get a tour and look at its facilities.If you are well versed in Internet chat rooms, you may want to look for ones that cater to military members- then ask a lot of questions.Talk to friends and family members who are currently serving in the military. Be careful, however, not to talk to individuals who have been out of the military for a while as they may not have an understanding of "today's" military. Also avoid individuals who left the military under less-than-honorable conditions (for example, someone who was discharged from basic training for incompatibility). Education level – What level of enlistment do you want (lower rank, officer?) How much education will you need (diploma? GED? Two-year degree? Four-year?)? Which branch – Army, Navy, Air force, Marines, Coast Guard? What are the advantages and disadvantages to each? What levels of physical fitness does each require? How will you determine which works branch best for you? What is your plan for getting into top physical condition to prepare for boot camp? Which branch pays the most? Which branch would offer the best career track once you have completed your service? Length of training and time you need to serve?Tests? ASVAB? - What tests do you need? What does the testing entail?a.) Geographic location: college/military is close to home or far away? Rural location or urban? What are the advantages AND disadvantages? b.) Enrollment: Do you prefer a small school or large? What will be the challenges of getting classes in your school based on number of students? Advantages and Disadvantages of small or large schools? c.) Campus Safety: Speak to the dean of students or the campus police. Research the safety record of the school.d.) Public or Private or Religious: Will you attend a public or private college or religious-based college? What is the advantage of one over the other for you? How will you decide? What rules are they in the military based on religious preference? What military practices might your religion exclude you from engaging in? What allowances (if any) does the military make for particular religious customs and practices?e.) Academic focus: What is the academic focus of the school? What is the academic focus of the military training?f.) Sports Division I, II, or II: If you are interested in playing a varsity sport in college, what questions have you asked your high school coaches, college coaches, college recruiters to help you decide on a college. Research a list of colleges based on their sports offerings and see if it matches your interest and ability.EDUCATION/MILITARY QUESTIONS1. Why do you want to go to college or into the military? Where will you go to college or military? What do you know about the school or military branch? What will you major in (specialize in)? What information does the college/military give about the major or job specialty? Explain all the details of this major or job specialty. Why is getting additional education or military training after high school necessary for your financial and personal success? How is this choice more or less advantageous than starting work right after high school? What additional skills/training/self-worth does the college/military choice give you that starting work after high school does not? —What is the college’s four-year graduation rate?—What is the five-year graduation rate?—What does it take to graduate in four years?—What percentage of freshmen return for sophomore year?2. What is the financial cost of this college or the personal cost of being in the military? How many years will you attend? What degree will you have by the end of your attendance or service? What financial assistance does the college or military offer? Scholarships, grants? What does completing a FAFSA entail? Email a college counselor about the financial aid available to potential students. Does the college offer work study programs? —What is your average financial aid package?—What is the typical breakdown of loans versus grants?—What percentage of financial need does the school typically meet?—What is the average merit award?—What percentage of students receive college grants?—What is the average college debt that students leave with?—What work-study opportunities are there?3. What college or branch of the military do you want to attend/enter? Why do you want to go to this college or branch of the military in particular? What criteria did you use to select it? How do you know it’s the right place for you? —How much time do students typically spend on homework?—How much writing and reading are expected?—What is the average class size of introductory classes?—How widely used are teaching assistants on your campus?—What is the average class size of upper-division courses?4. What are the programs offered at the college or in the military? What extra-curricular activities are offered at the college or what training is offered in the military? What is the reputation of the school or the military branch? Does the college allow you to audit a class – or can you participate in basic training and then drop out? What are the ways out of the military if you change your mind after you sign up? What do students who attend the college have to say about the school/are there testimonials on the website? What is the graduation rate of the school? What assistance is provided to help you graduate: learning centers, mentor programs, remedial classes, (military teams of people to motivate you)? —What type of tutoring program do you have?—How do you provide academic advice to students?—Do you have a writing center and how do I access it?—What kind of learning disability resources do you have?—What kind of dorm choices are there?—What percentage of student live on campus?—How long are dorm accommodations guaranteed?—How many students live on campus?—Do most students go home on the weekend?—What percentage of the study body belongs to a sorority or fraternity?—What activities are offered to students?—What clubs do you have on campus? —How many students at the college get internships?—What percentage of students study abroad?—What type of career services do you have?5. What are the entrance criteria? Exams? Application process? Registration? What are the due dates? What 5 specific items does this college or branch of the military have to offer you? What requirements does the college or military branch have of you? What entry preparations do you need to make? What deadlines do you need to meet? Explain EACH item using specific detail (RENNS – reasons, examples, names, numbers, 5 senses). CAREER QUESTIONSGENERAL NOTE: This government website will be a good place to start your research: . What career do you want? How do you know you are suited for this occupation? What personality, aptitude or skill-based tests have you taken? For example do you enjoy working outdoors or in an office? What are you good at? How do you know? How do you know you have the personality to match the career you have chosen? Do you have what it takes to be successful in that field? What is it that you have that causes you to believe this? What are the specific military careers?2. What is the nature of the work? What, exactly, are ALL of the job duties and work tasks associated with this type of occupation? Are workers still needed for this type of job? What percentage is laid off? Is this job trending or transitioning to a new way of doing the work? What is most current information you can find about how the work is done? In what career direction do most workers in this occupation trend toward in terms of job change or lateral movement?3. What education and training or licenses do you need? What are the best schools in which to train? How much will you earn in the short term and long term? What are the related occupations? What is the job outlook for the occupation? Where will the jobs in this field be in the next few years? Will there still be a need? Will there be a strong demand for that career in the future? What are the trends that could influence the demand in the future? Will there be local jobs in that field, or will you have to relocate? Will you need to commute to find work? What skills, education, languages and experience are required in that field? 4. Which companies are the best for hiring in this field? Where are the jobs? Which states employ the most workers in this field? Would you need to relocate? How much travel is involved? What special hazards, challenges, or benefits are included in this occupation? What are the physical requirements of the job? Are there any unusual or hazardous conditions associated with this job? What are the advancement opportunities? Will the job pay enough? What are the benefits packages? Will you find long-term satisfaction in this career and will it be fulfilling? What are the indicators of this?5. What type of interaction with the public is expected or required in this line of work? How important is physical appearance in this job? How important is natural charisma or personality or persuasive ability in this job? Will this job put stress on your family or strain your relationships or take the majority of your time? Will you have time for leisure and fun? Can you see yourself doing this job long-term and still being happy doing it? Does the job fit your personality? What type of contribution will you be making to society by doing this job? What will your central motivations be for continuing in this job? Have you taken an employment personality quiz online? What type of job best suits your personality?IN ADDITON TO THE CAREER QUESTIONS, YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:Write one resume. Study job interview questions. Participate in a Mock interview. ................
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