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.
Activities
1. Housing: I'd like to (circle one)
rent a one-bedroom apartment
rent a two-bedroom apartment
own a two-bedroom house
own a four-bedroom house
2. Transportation: I'd like to drive (circle one)
a small, fuel-efficient car
convertible
full-size pick up
full-size SUV
3. Food: I'd like to (circle one)
buy groceries and cook all my meals
eat all of my meals at fast food restaurants
cook some meals and eat out some
4. Clothing I normally shop (circle one)
at a thrift store
at a box store (i.e. Target, Walmart, etc.)
online
at a boutique/designer store
5. Phone:
I'd like to (circle one)
have a smart phone with unlimited talk, text and data
have a smartphone with unlimited talk text, but a limited data plan
6. Insurance:
I plan to purchase (circle one in each group)
Car
full coverage (required if you're making a car payment)
partial coverage
Home
renter's insurance
homeowner's insurance (required if you have a mortgage)
no rental insurance
Medical
I plan to continue my education after high school, so the job I hold is likely to help pay my insurance premium.
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.
7. Entertainment:
My entertainment will be (circle all that apply)
a movie four times a month
sporting events three times a month
streaming subscription (ex. Hulu)
biking, skateboarding, hiking and other outdoor sports
attending a concert once a month
8. Educational plans Highest level of education you plan to obtain (circle one)
high school graduate
certificate
associate’s degree
bachelor’s degree
master’s degree
doctorate
professional degree