REALITY CHECK
Pretend you're 25 years old...
What will you drive? Want a sports car? Get a job as a physical therapist, and you can probably afford it. Become a sales rep, and we see you in a sleek sedan. The job you get and the car you drive are often tied to how much education you have. Answer these questions to find out what kind of life is in your future.
1. Housing: I'd like to (circle one)
5. Phone:
7. Entertainment:
My entertainment will be (circle all that apply)
I'd like to (circle one)
rent a one-bedroom apartment
have a smart phone with unlimited talk, text and data
rent a two-bedroom apartment
own a two-bedroom house
a movie four times a month
have a smartphone with unlimited talk text, but a limited data plan
sporting events three times a month
own a four-bedroom house
streaming subscription (ex. Hulu)
2. Transportation: I'd like to drive (circle one)
6. Insurance:
I plan to purchase (circle one in each group)
biking, skateboarding, hiking and other outdoor sports
attending a concert once a month
a small, fuel-efficient car
Car
a. full coverage (required if you're making a car payment)
convertible
8. Educational plans Highest level of education you plan to obtain (circle one)
full-size pick up
b. partial coverage
full-size SUV
Home
full-size SUV
3. Food: I'd like to (circle one)
high school graduate
renter's insurance
homeowner's insurance (required if you have a mortgage)
certificate
associate’s degree
buy groceries and cook all my meals
eat all of my meals at fast food restaurants
no rental insurance
Medical
a. I plan to continue my education after high school, so the job I hold is likely to help pay my insurance premium.
cook some meals and eat out some
4. Clothing I normally shop (circle one)
Activities
at a thrift store
at a box store (i.e. Target, Walmart, etc.)
online
at a boutique/designer store
master’s degree
bachelor’s degree
b. I do NOT plan to continue my education after high school, so the job I hold is NOT likely to provide insurance as a benefit.
doctorate
professional degree