Questions for students:

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Elementary School Students (dialogue starters):

Finding Your Passions

• Why would elementary school be a good time to start finding out more about hobbies, topics, and skills that interest you?

One Day I Hope to Be…

• What careers seem exciting to you, and how could you learn more about them online?

Video-Making Ideas for the Future

• What can you learn from online instructive videos that might give you ideas for making videos featuring your interests in the future?

Middle School Students (dialogue starters):

Keeping It Real

• Is it more important to get involved with things that sound impressive or things that genuinely excite you, and why?

A Digital Footprint that Lasts

• If you’re on social media, why is now a good time to think carefully about how the things you post could impact your future?

A Time to Explore

• Why might it be a good idea to explore a lot of different hobbies and interests while you’re still in middle school, even if you end up not liking all of them?

High School Students (dialogue starters):

How to Stand Out

• What are some tips for making the most of online portfolios, social media, and even a college application video resume so admissions officers will take notice?

Matchmaking with Colleges

• Why did the college advisor in the video suggest researching schools that are likely to be a good match for you—not just the best-known colleges and universities?

Choosing a Major

• If you don’t know yet what major you want to pursue in college, what are some good ways to start exploring your options?