1. Prepare for a World of Possibilities In High School and Beyond! Understanding Your EXPLORE ® Results

2. 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:

3. Materials For This Session

4. Additional Materials

5. Why Think About College Now ?

6. Steps to a Successful and Rewarding Life

7. Take Charge of your Future!

8. 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.

9. 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!

10. Side 1 EXPLORE SCORE REPORT

11. Student/School Information

12. Your Scores

13. College Readiness

14. Your Career Possibilities

15. Side 2 EXPLORE SCORE REPORT

16. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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

21. My Plan After High School

22. Page 3 of Guide YOUR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS

23. The Right Career For You Do your research! Look online, examples: Createyournext.com or www.azcis.intocareers.org

24. Requirements for Admissions to AZ Public Universities

25. Elective Courses

27. Transfer Your Scores to Your PreECAP

28. Check Any Areas In Which You Need Help

29. Areas in Which You Would Like Additional Help

30. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

31. Track Your Progress

32. High School is more than Academics

33. Sign Your PreECAP

34.  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

35. 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!