College READiness Project for Eighth Graders

Below is a six weeks assignment I have for my eighth graders to have a better understanding of college readiness and the benefits.

You will create a blog and answer these questions for your six weeks test grade.

COLLEGE READY AWARENESS

1. What does college readiness mean, and how will you be able to apply it?

2. How do you think being college ready will prepare you after high school?

3. Where do you see yourself in five years?

4. Where is your dream college? What will you have to do to attend your dream college, university or trade school?

5. Describe your dream job.

6. How will getting in, attending and graduating from your dream college enable you to have your dream job?

7. What qualifications do you need for your dream job? Describe the education needed and other qualifications such as certifications.

8. What kind of lifestyle can you live with your dream job?

9. Describe your life in 10 years?

10. What kind of goals do you have to acheive to reach your ideal lifestyle?

11. How do you think being college ready will play a role in your future?

12. How may you help others see more opportunities after their high school years?

13. What have you learned from this project?

14. Why is it important to look beyond the here and now?

15. What will you do to better yourself or be a champion today?