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 Emerging Adults & Students
| “We had our 17 year old daughter take the Highlands Ability Battery when she was unfocused and unhappy. The results have given her and us a better appreciation of her abilities. This has improved her self esteem and an understanding of the need to nurture some of what we'd previously neglected, especially her artistic inclinations.” - Parent of high school senior |
The high school, post high school, college years and the twenties can be frustrating for many parents and young adults. What is a good match for a major? Is a 4 year college after high school the right choice? What are options for an undirected young adult?
The benefit of assessments is that it gives parents and students a roadmap for making good choices for further education.
Why would a parent have a high school or college student tested?
- To see what abilities the student has and how those might be translated into possible career possibilities
- Lack of direction
- Unable to decide on a major
- Dissatisfaction with college or high school classes
- More clarity choosing an appropriate college or alternative program
What is Young Adult Career Sampler?
This assessment is one that looks at a student's abilities— the student's permanent set of talents. The test is available on the Internet and takes about 3 1/2 hours to complete. A 25-page report is available along with a 2 hour feedback conference, and a personalized report.
The sampler consists of 3 assessments taken online:
The Highlands Ability Battery: This assessment is one that looks at a student's abilities—the student's permanent set of talents and takes about 3 ½ hours to complete. Information can be learned about innate talents and how they translate into choosing a college, careers, artistic and musical abilities, optimal work situation, and learning styles.
The Myers Briggs (MBTI) is a test taken on the Internet that takes about 30 minutes that reveals information about a person's personality and temperament and valuable information on good career fits.
Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is an assessment that reveals information about a person's interests and how it correlates with other people with similar interests. It takes about 30 minutes to complete and each person receives a 10 page computerized report with different college major suggestions, volunteer activities, career suggestions, and fields to explore.
Included in this package are 2 hours of coaching, a report with each assessment, and a customized report for the young adult with suggestions for college selection or career choices.
“For high school students, you offer a wonderful package that gives guidance for both understanding our children's abilities and interests.” LM, parent of high school children, 6/05
What is in the follow-up conference?
- A description of how the young adult learns best.
- An explanation of the student's natural abilities.
- A description of the type of work and learning environment most conducive to success and satisfaction.
- Types of activities that would be a good fit for the student.
- Types of careers that would match the student's abilities
- Types of colleges and universities and alternatives that would be good matches for the student's abilities.
Coaching is available hourly and in packages for conquering job interviews, resumes, networking, job hunting, and marketing.
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