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)

• a.rent a one-bedroom apartment
• a.have a smart phone with unlimited talk, text and data
• b.rent a two-bedroom apartment
• c.own a two-bedroom house
• a.a movie four times a month
• b.have a smartphone with unlimited talk text, but a limited data plan
• b.sporting events three times a month
• d.own a four-bedroom house
• c.streaming subscription (ex. Hulu)

2. Transportation: I'd like to drive (circle one)

6. Insurance:

I plan to purchase (circle one in each group)

• d.biking, skateboarding, hiking and other outdoor sports
• e.attending a concert once a month
• a.a small, fuel-efficient car

Car

• a.a. full coverage (required if you're making a car payment)
• b.convertible

8. Educational plans Highest level of education you plan to obtain (circle one)

• c.full-size pick up
• b.b. partial coverage
• d.full-size SUV

Home

• d.full-size SUV

3. Food: I'd like to (circle one)

• a.high school graduate
• a.renter's insurance
• b.homeowner's insurance (required if you have a mortgage)
• b.certificate
• c.associate’s degree
• a.buy groceries and cook all my meals
• b.eat all of my meals at fast food restaurants
• c.no rental insurance

Medical

• a.a. I plan to continue my education after high school, so the job I hold is likely to help pay my insurance premium.
• c.cook some meals and eat out some

4. Clothing I normally shop (circle one)

Activities

• a.at a thrift store
• b.at a box store (i.e. Target, Walmart, etc.)
• c.online
• d.at a boutique/designer store
• e.master’s degree
• d.bachelor’s degree
• b.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.
• f.doctorate
• g.professional degree