This document provides a series of quests for a student to complete to help them research their options after high school. The quests include collecting information about college entrance exams, scholarships and financial aid, researching colleges that match their interests, and exploring career options like the military, apprenticeships, and certificate programs. Completing each quest provides the student with rewards like increased intellect, strength, speed, and power to make informed decisions about their journey after high school.

1. NAME:______________________________ TEACHER:_____________________ PERIOD: ____
Your Journey After High School
begins on http://pinterest.com/afterhighschool/boards
The Journey Begins...
“Your First Test”
Visit the Test Preparation and Testing Options board and collect the
following information:
Part 1: What are the names of three websites where you can get free
help studying for the SAT or ACT?
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Part 2: What are three main differences between the SAT and the
ACT? (Hint: Look at the SAT vs. ACT infographic website at
http://socyberty.com/education/the-act-vs-sat/):
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Part 3: Name three four-year colleges or universities that do not
require either the SAT or the ACT (Hint: The Fair Test website at
http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional will hold the key):
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Reward: Intellect +3! You now have a better understanding of college
entrance exams and other tests for post-secondary training.

2. The Journey Continues...
“The Cash for After High
School Quest”
Visit the Scholarships and Other
Financial Aid Resources board
and collect the following
knowledge:
Part 1: What are three
scholarships that you are eligible
for? (Hint: You will fnd what you
are searching for at the “Kaarme
Scholarship” website at
http://kaarme.com/fnd_scholar
ships):
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Part 2: What are the name of
three scholarships that are
worth at least $5,000 for
sophomores, juniors, or seniors
in high school? (Hint: Do not
miss the “College Scholarships
and Grants” page on the
“FindtheBest” website at
http://college-
scholarships.fndthebest.com):
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Part 3: What is the frst day that
you can fll out a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
(Hint: Check the Federal Student
Aid website on the “How Do I
Apply for Aid?” page at
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/faf
sa):
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Congratulations! You have
completed the Cash for College
quest. Reward: Strength +2! You
now have increased your future
fnancial portfolio strength with
your vast knowledge of the
fnancial aid process and different
types of fnancial aid available for
college and other training after
high school.

3. The Future is Near...
“The Search Continues”
In this quest, visit the College Search Tools page and collect the following
illumination:
Part 1: What are three nonproft colleges or universities within 50 miles of
your zip code that offer programs in the area that you would like to study
in the future? (Hint: Type in your zip code at the College Navigator site,
set the search to within 50 miles, and “browse for programs” to fnd the
major that interests you at the National Center for Education Statistics at
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/):
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Part 2: What is one of the Common Application prompts for the essay
portion of the application? (Hint: Check the All College Essays website
at http://allcollegeessays.org/2014-2015-common-application-prompts-
stay-the-same-as-2013-2014/ for the prompts ):
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Part 3: What are three nonproft colleges or universities that are greater
than an 80% match with your interests? (Hint: The California Colleges
website on the “Undergraduate Matching Assistant” page will help you to
“View Matching Campuses after you answer a few simple questions at
https://secure.californiacolleges.edu/Select/MatchAsst/default.asp):
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Reward: Speed +5! You now will be able to increase your speed in fnding
colleges that would be the best ft for you.

4. The Final Quest...
“Training for Life Beyond High School”
In this quest, visit the Career Exploration page and collect the following wisdom:
Part 1: What are three websites that offer additional information about joining the military and
military careers beyond the individual military branch sites? (Hint: Scroll down the “Remilitary”
site at http://www.remilitary.com/article-military-resources-parents-educators.html):
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Part 2: Apprenticeship Programs are paid, on-the-job training programs that include free
classroom instruction (no tuition and get paid!) What are three apprenticeships that are
available? (Hint: The Cal Apprenticeship website at http://calapprenticeship.org will reveal
all that you need ):
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Part 3: Community colleges offer certifcate programs, which focus on specifc areas of study
without having to take General Education classes. Certifcate programs offer training and
preparation for immediate job placement at a fraction of the cost of going to a trade or
technical school. Name a certifcate program and three schools where that program can be
found. (Hint: The California Community Colleges website at
http://misweb.cccco.edu/webproginv/prod/toptitlelist_n.cfm will be your guide):
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Reward: Power +7! You now have the power to make more
informed decisions about your future after High School. You can
confdently discover the best path to continue your journey.
Good luck!