- Chaparral High School
- College & Career
- Career Guidance
Career Guidance
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Career Assessments - Resources to help identify career interests.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- ASVAB Career Exploration Program- We offer this optional test at Chaparral once per year. Any student in grades 10, 11, or 12 is eligible to test. Our last exam was in January 2022.
- About the ASVAB
- The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success.
- If students are looking towards pursuing a military pathway post-high school, ASVAB is required.
- It was originally funded by the Department of Labor before branches of the military started using it.
- Students do NOT need to pursue the military in order to take this test, and they will NOT be contacted by any recruiters unless they specify otherwise.
- After the results come in, we host a score interpretation. This is a great resource in helping students understand their results and increase their awareness of possible career paths.
- About the ASVAB
Best Major for the Right Career - What should I major in college and other important decisions?
- Research has shown that up to 80% of students entering college admit they are not certain what they want to major in, even if they have declared a major.
- Before graduation, over 50% of college students change their major at least once.
NCAA - Information on eligibility requirements and registration link.
5 Ways to Pick the Right College Major - Interesting article from US News and World Report
Choosing a Major - There are two reasons to choose a major: to prepare for a specific field or job, or to immerse yourself in a subject that fascinates you.
What are you into? Matches college majors with your interests
Why Accounting? Find out if accounting is the right path for you
Military Academies - These institutions strive to provide more than just a high-quality education for their students. See where a military path could take you.
NCAA Information
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NCAA Information
Becoming a College Student Athlete
"Two out of every 100 high school athletes will play college sports; 2 out of every 1,000 college athletes will play professional sports. Touchdown catches, track records, free throw percentages will likely fade away, but your education will never fade away - nobody can take it from you. Work hard, graduate and remember to do your best, because your best is always good enough." - Bennie Wylie, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Texas Tech University
Coach Wylie's words are important to keep in mind that not only are academics important for getting to play college sports, but an important opportunity for one's future income in life. The difference between a high school diploma and a 4-year college degree over 35 years of work is about $600,000 (U.S. Census data).
The Rules
There are many requirements students must meet and comply with in order to participate in sports at the collegiate level - including academic standards.
Students and families should review the NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA websites for details. In addition, students planning to play sports in college should register with the eligibility centers in or by their junior year in high school.
Military Opportunities
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Military
Juniors interested in attending military academies, applying for ROTC, or other military scholarships, need to watch deadlines closely. The process for seeking a nomination to one of the academies begins early in your junior year. You can access information about all five (5) service academies from their websites by clicking the names below.
U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis)
U.S. Military Academy (West Point, Army)
In addition, many have excellent summer programs which give prospective applicants experience of what daily life for a cadet would be. These programs are very competitive, so speak to your counselor for further information.
Branches of the military also visit Chaparral periodically to provide information about enlisting. Go to the College and Career Center for information and check the calendar to see who's visiting us!
Article: Military Academies: How To Get In