Questions High School Students May Have for You

If your student chooses this option, remember that their Resumix is also their official Capstone Project. Guide them by:

  1. Helping them connect each résumé section to their story and growth.

  2. Encouraging them to highlight experiences that show responsibility, skill, or perseverance.

  3. Breaking the project into smaller steps so they stay on track.

  4. Reminding them that a strong capstone presentation comes from clarity and authenticity, not perfection.

  1. How can I be more prepared? Tips.
  2. What if I’m just not ready to even think about the future? Tips
  3. Is it normal to feel unsure? Tips
  4. Is it okay to feel unprepared? Tips
  5. What worked for you?
  6. What resources could help?
  1. Time management. Tips
  2. What expectations need to be met? Tips
  3. What order do I need to get things done? Tips
  4. How can organization make this process more enjoyable? Tips
  5. What worked for you?
  6. What resources could help?
  1. What’s senior year in high school like? Tips
  2. What are the academic challenges I might face? Tips
  3. How important are extracurricular activities & volunteering? Tips
  4. What changes can I expect in teacher expectations? Tips
  5. How should I approach preparing for the SAT or ACT? Tips
  6. What steps can I take to explore potential career interests or college majors? Tips
  7. What’s applying to college like? Tips
    • What should I start doing now to prepare for college applications?
    • How do teacher recommendations work, and when should I start asking for them?
    • What are college visits like?
    • What questions should I ask?
  8. Preparing for the work world. Tips
    1. What’s job training like?
    2. Do I need experience?
    3. What resources could help?
  1. Where do I begin? Tips
  2. How did you begin your exploration?
  3. What should I learn about myself first? Tips
  4. What considerations should I be thinking about? Tips
  5. What resources could help?
  1. How did you explore?
  2. What exposures did you have?
  3. Was there a certain resource that helped you?
  4. Did you know someone who did what you’re doing?
  5. What resources could help me?
  1. How did you decide?
  2. What should I consider? Tips
    1. Finances
    2. Time
    3. Opportunity
    4. Geography
    5. Personality
    6. Hopes, dreams & expectations
  3. What resources helped you?
  1. What are the key steps I need to take to ensure I’m ready for graduation? Tips
  2. How can I prepare for the transition from high school to college or the workforce? Tips
  3. Are there any skills I should focus on developing to better prepare for post-graduation life? Tips
  4. How can I make the most out of my senior year academically and socially? Tips
  5. What are common challenges students face in their first year after high school, and how can I prepare for them? Tips
  1. How do you stay balanced?
  2. How do you stay organized?
  3. How do you let off steam?
  4. How do you keep from getting behind?
  5. What resources can help? Tips
  1. What surprised you?
  2. What made things easier?
  3. What made it harder than it needed to be?
  4. What didn’t you do that you wish you had done?
  5. What resources can help? Tips
  1. What steps can I take? Tips
  2. What steps did you take?
  3. What should I be on the lookout for?
  4. Dos & Don’ts
  5. What resources can help?
  1. How hard is it? – Tips
  2. How much time do I need to spend?
  3. How many classes should I take?
  4. How many hours should I work?
  5. What resources can help?