This booklet was developed to help ninth graders explore career opportunities. Presented in five sections, the pamphlet opens with, "know yourself," in which students complete exercises designed to enhance self discovery, such as identifying abilities and interests, and designing ways to achieve career plans. The second section,…

This paper describes a parent counseling program for the parents of upcoming senior students. The purpose of the program is to incorporate parental guidance and interest into the planning process of a student's post high school objectives. The parent counseling lasts three weeks and consists primarily of a series of interviews between counselor…

This survey investigated the immediate after-high school plans of high school juniors, with a special emphasis on post-secondary education intentions. The survey included the responses of 1,064 students from 12 high schools. Forty-nine percent of the respondents indicated that they planned to attend a four-year college or university, 18 percent…

This book attempts to provide a guide for students (and their parents) who are unsure of what to do after high school. Using anecdotal accounts, the author looks at what happens in families when teenagers have doubts about attending college. The volume is divided into three sections, the first of which examines the preparations required for life…