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• EXPLORE shows your 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.

Why Take EXPLORE?

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Using Your EXPLORE Results Student Guide to EXPLORE

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• What is the Student Score Report?This individualized report details scores received on the assessment and the career plans and needs indicated by the student.

• What does the Student Score Report provide?➡ Suggestions for improving student academic skills ➡ Careers that match student interests➡ Indicators of college readiness

Student Score Report

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EXPLORE Score Report

Side 1

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Student/School Information

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Your Scores

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Your Estimated PLAN® Composite Score Range

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Your High School Course Plans Compared to Core

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Areas in Which You Would Like Additional Help

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Your Plans for After High School

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7 Best Jobs For The Future: Based on Openings, Wages, Educational Investment• Registered Nurse

•Systems Software Developer

•Plumber

•Construction Equipment Operator

•Electrician

•Financial Planner/Advisor

•Computer System Analyst

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FACT:

2/3 or 66% of all jobs will require some college by 2018, these jobs will be labeled “Middle Skill Jobs”

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Education Pays-Weekly Earnings

Doctoral degree $1,623

Professional degree $1,714

Master's degree $1,329

Bachelor's degree $1,108

Associate degree $777

Some college, no degree* $727

High school diploma $651

Less than a high school diploma $472

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.

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College Readiness

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Your Career Possibilities

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5 Career Clusters with Fastest Growth:

• Information Technology• Health Science• Human Services• Law & Public Safety• Education and Training

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EXPLORE Score Report

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Review Your Answers

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Your Skills

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www.explorestudent.org

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Coursework Planner

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When using your Score Report, ask yourself some questions:

• Does my high school course plan include challenging college prep courses?

• What skills do I need to work on to be sure I am on target for college?

• How can I learn more about careers that interest me?

What Do I Do Now?

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✓ Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week.

✓ Keep a daily “to do” list.✓ Set goals for yourself.✓ Do your reading assignments before

the material is discussed in class.✓ Pay close attention and take good

notes in class.✓ Prepare for tests during your regular

study times instead of cramming at the last minute.

Study Skills Checklist for Students

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• Take challenging college prep courses in high school.

• Explore the many career options available and think about how your career choices will affect your future.

• Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.

Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning