CSC Career Development & College Readiness Flashcards

Holland's RIASEC model categorizes careers into six personality types. Which type describes someone who prefers analytical, intellectual problem-solving?

Answer: Investigative

Holland's Investigative type is drawn to research, analysis, and intellectual inquiry, typically pursuing careers in science or mathematics.

What is the primary purpose of a career portfolio in school counseling?

Answer: To document a student's career exploration, skills, and achievements over time

Career portfolios serve as cumulative records of career-related growth, helping students articulate their skills to future employers or colleges.

Which federal law most directly requires schools to ensure all students have access to college and career readiness information?

Answer: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

ESSA emphasizes well-rounded education and holds states accountable for college and career readiness outcomes for all students.

When counseling a student deciding between a four-year college and vocational training, the school counselor should primarily:

Answer: Explore the student's interests, values, strengths, and long-term goals

Student-centered counseling requires exploring individual factors — interests, values, and goals — before recommending any specific career pathway.

Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise explains that career choices are narrowed primarily based on:

Answer: Gender roles, perceived social class, and prestige

Gottfredson proposed that individuals eliminate career options from childhood based on perceived compatibility with gender, social class, and prestige.

The Common Application and Coalition Application are tools primarily used for:

Answer: Submitting college applications to multiple institutions simultaneously

Both platforms allow students to complete one standardized application form and submit it to multiple participating colleges at once.