SSW


 * Where do I want to be in 10 years? **
 * In ten years I would like to have my master’s degree in business management, on my way to owning my own business and also in the air force. **

** In five years I will be in the air force doing military intelligence communications and working on getting my master’s degree in business management and entrepreneurship. **
 * Where do I want to be in five years? **

** At the end of this school year I would like to have been promoted to twelfth grade so I can begin my senior year. By the end of this school year I will have also been sworn in to the United States Air Force. **
 * Where do I want to be at the end of this school year? **

** I have been talking to my Air Force recruiter and have been taking the steps necessary to accomplish my goals in life. **
 * What have you done to prepare yourself to be where you want to be? **

** What are your educational goals: **** My educational goals are to receive my high school diploma and get my master’s degree. **

** This academic year: **** To pass the eleventh grade **

** Senior year: **** Graduate and receive my diploma **

** Post secondary: **** Go to college and get my master’s degree in business management and entrepreneurship. **


 * Have you done any research on colleges, technical schools, costs, requirements, etc. **


 * Yes I have done research on the school I will be attending which is Texas Christian University. The school is private and out of state tuition is $28,250. Some of the requirements needed to attend TCU are SAT/ACT scores, an essay, and counselor evaluation. **


 * Is there anything that might prevent you from accomplishing your goals? (money, grades, ability) **
 * The only thing that could possibly prevent me from accomplishing my goals is that I have had only one year of a foreign language. **


 * What actions are you willing to take to accomplish your goals? **
 * I will go and take my second year of a foreign language. **


 * Who can help you? (family, friends, teachers, guidance counselors) **
 * My counselors can help to take the classes I need. **


 * What are your career goals? What type of job do you want? **
 * My career goals are to join the Air Force and then own my own business. The job that I will have in the Air Force is military intelligence communications. **


 * Have you researched this job? Shadowed anyone? Know anyone who is in this job? **
 * Yes I have researched this job. This intelligence specialty involves collecting, analyzing and producing intelligence information as well as the development and construction of target materials in support of combat mission planning and execution. **

** How much money do you think you can make at that job? How long do you think you will work before you can retire? **** Starting out in this job I will make $1705.80. In twenty years I will be able to retire at the ripe old age of 37. **


 * What type of skills do you need for this job? What education does it require? **
 * Some of the skills needed to do this job are good computer skills, able to have attention to details skills, and being able to sit for long periods of time. You can obtain this job with just a high school diploma or a college degree. You will also go to training for this job. **


 * What have you done for your school or community? Have you volunteered, donated blood, etc. **
 * I have donated blood several times. I’m active in my church and I also participate in volunteering at the YMCA over the summer. **

I.  Academic: You will answer the following questions for each academic area: English, math, science, social studies, and electives. How many credits do you have in each area? I have at the moment 15 or 16 credits. What type of grades do you have? I usually maintain a “A” “B” average but my grades as of late have been in a slump. Have you taken any honors or AP classes? No I have not taken any honors or AP classes. How would you rate your aptitude? I believe that I have a fairly good aptitude. (Are you good at that subject? I’m extremely good in History I’m able to just remember important dates of history. For instance, you may be a good writer or enjoy reading, but you haven’t done well in English.) Is your academic record going to prevent you from the career that you have chosen? My academic career will not prevent me from the career that I have chosen. II. Have you passed the FCAT? Yes I have passed all my FCAT’s. Have you taken the ACT or SAT? No I have not taken the ACT or SAT yet. If you have not taken the ACT or SAT and plan to attend college, when do you plan to take it? I plan on taking them both before the end of the school year. III. How much is your post-secondary education going to cost? My tuition for Texas Christian University will be $28,000. Have you researched this at all? Yes I have researched this information. How are you going to pay for it? The United States Air Force will pay for college tuition. Are you on track to receive any scholarship or grant money? Yes I have several scholarships and grants that I qualify for. Almost everyone can receive financial help for post secondary training. You may qualify based upon financial need or grades; however, your parents must be willing to fill out the FAFSA (financial aid application based on tax returns), and they must be legal American citizens. Private scholarships are available that do not depend on citizenship. For instance, you can receive scholarships if you are the first in your family to attend

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** My Community Goals: volunteer, etc. **
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