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Dollars & Sense


For many, high school is when you will make your own income, have personal daily and monthly expenses, and start saving for big purchases. Did you know CD doesn't just stand for compact disc? Do you know the difference between an asset and a liability? Have you thought about paying for college, a home, or retirement? How money smart are you? Take this assessment to find out!

 

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Leadership for Teenagers


As we move into the 21st century, leadership skills are becoming more and more important. Applying for a new job or to college? Strong leaderships skills could tip the balance in your favor. Do you have an idea that could change the world? You will need to mobilize others to make it happen. How strong are your leadership skills? Are you able to create a vision and lead a team of people to achieve it? Are your ethics sound? Do you command respect? Take this assessment to find out!

 

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Critical and Creative Thinking for Teenagers


Are you interested in solving today's big problems? If so, you will need to develop an inquisitive mind and strong investigation skills. Are you able to ask powerful questions? Do you have the skills necessary to imagine new solutions and create action plans? How strong is your critical thinking? How about your creative thinking? Take this assessment to find out!

 

 

 

 

 

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Study Skills for High School Students



Chances are, if you are a student you have spent quite some time studying. Everyone knows that in order to do better in school, you need to study more, right? Wrong! You need to study smarter. Do you know your learning style? Could your memory skills use improvement? How effective are your study skills overall? Take this assessment to find out!

 

 

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Making the Most of High School: Success Secrets for Freshman


You have been in middle school for the past two or three years and now it is time to transition to the new world of high school. Are you aware of your strengths and weaknesses? Do you know how to relate to people who aren't like you? Can you manage your time and priorities effectively without falling victim to stress? How ready are you for your freshman year? Take this assessment to find out!

 

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Sophomore Guide to College & Career


Now that you are about to enter your sophomore year, it's time to start thinking about how you can prepare for your life in college and your future career while in high school. How well do you know yourself and your abilities? Do you know what resources are available at your school and how to use them? Are you aware of the impact that the global landscape has on your dreams of college and career? How ready are you for your sophomore year? Take this assessment to find out!

 

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Junior Guide to Senior Year Success


Your sophomore year is over and now you are halfway through high school. As a junior, you will face a new set of potential challenges. Do you have a solid preparation plan for standardized tests? How familiar are you with the college application process? Do you know what it means and have what it takes to become a global citizen? Are you ready for your junior year of high school? Take this assessment to find out!

 

 

 

 

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Majoring in the Rest of Your Life


As a senior, you are almost finished with high school. If you want to succeed after graduation, you need to begin preparing now. Do you have a post-gradation plan? Maybe you want to enter college immediately, maybe you are interested in taking a gap year, or maybe you want to join the workforce. Similar skills are necessary for all of these objectives. Are you able to define your interests and goals? Can you balance your personal life with your academic or professional responsibilities? Do you know how to find internships and part-time jobs, create a rÆ’©sumÆ’© and have a successful interview? Are you ready for your senior year? Take this assessment to find out!

 

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People Smarts for Teenagers


 

Successful students know how to manage both their academic and their personal lives. As a middle school student, chances are you will face many emotional ups and downs and may feel as if nobody understands you. As you develop emotional intelligence skills, you will begin to be able to manage these feelings. How good are you at making friends? Can you cope with adversity? Are you able to manage your stress in a healthy way? How emotionally intelligent are you? Take this assessment to find out!

 

 

 

 


 

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Gifts and Talents for Teenagers


When you recognize your gifts and talents you can begin to identify what makes you unique and find new things to be passionate about. You will begin to understand how your strengths can become advantages and how to manage your weaknesses. How much do you know about yourself and your abilities? Do you know how to pick classes and pursue activities that will engage you the most? Do you know what your gifts and talents are and how to apply them in your life? Take this assessment to find out!


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Success in Middle School


 

Soon, you will begin your journey from elementary school to middle school. This transition may be intimidating, but if you prepare, you will be able to overcome any challenges you come across. Do you know how middle school differs from elementary school? Do you know what it means to be compassionate and to have healthy boundaries? How ready are you for middle school? Take this assessment to find out!

 

 

 

 

 

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