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Path task details

Universal path

Grade 6

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Complete the Career Cluster Finder assessment to learn which career clusters are a good match. Then, add career clusters or sub-clusters of interest to Favorites.

The student completes the Career Cluster Finder assessment and adds one new cluster or sub-cluster to their Favorites list.

2

Complete the Career Key assessment to learn which careers are a good match. Then, add a career of interest to Favorites.

The student completes the Career Key assessment and adds one new career to their Favorites list.

3

Continue exploring clusters, sub-clusters, and careers.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 7

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Complete the Career Interest Profiler assessment to learn which careers are a good match. Then, add a career of interest to Favorites.

The student completes the Career Interest Profiler assessment and adds one new career to their Favorites list.

2

Complete the AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity assessment.

The student completes the AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity® assessment.

3

Continue exploring clusters, sub-clusters, and careers.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 8

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Explore Roadtrip Nation and add a career to Favorites.

The student completes the Find Your Road questionnaire or watches one Roadtrip Nation interview and adds one career to their Favorites list.

2

Continue exploring clusters, sub-clusters, and careers.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 9

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Confirm or select a Path.

Student selects a Path or has a Path previously selected.

2

Continue exploring clusters, sub-clusters, and careers.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

College path

Grade 10

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Use SuperMatch to explore college profiles and find colleges and universities that are a good fit.

The student adds or edits fit criteria in SuperMatch™ College Search.

A SuperMatch search with only a GPA, ACT or SAT score does not trigger the path task. Any other search criteria from SuperMatch triggers it.

2

Register and prepare for the PSAT or PreACT.

The student or staff manually enter PSAT or PreACT scores, or staff import the scores.

3

Add colleges of interest to the I'm Thinking About list.

The student adds one new college to their Colleges I'm Thinking About list.

4

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 11

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Register and prepare for the SAT or ACT.

The student or staff manually enter SAT or ACT scores, or staff import the scores.

2

Search for admissions rep visits for colleges of interest.

The student clicks Register Now or View Details for any college visit.

3

Explore and register for events taking place at colleges.

The student clicks Sign Up for any event or edits the filter criteria on the College Events page.

4

Explore College Match to find colleges that may be of interest.

The student selects Add to My List, Not Interested, or Favorite for a college on any of these pages:

  • College Match - Colleges Looking for Students Like You

  • College Match - Colleges Other Students Like

  • College Match - Colleges That Have Accepted Students Like You

5

Add colleges to the I'm Applying To list.

The student adds one new college to their Colleges I'm Applying To list.

6

Request teacher letters of recommendation.

The student or staff requests one letter of recommendation


7

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 12

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Complete Common App account matching.

The student completes Common App Matching and updates the status to matched.

2

Sign in to Common App and submit the FERPA waiver.

The student updates FERPA status to Waived or Unwaived.

3

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

None

4

Complete college applications and mark them as submitted.

The student indicates they have submitted their application for at least one college.

5

Search and apply for scholarships.

The student enters their academic data in College-Specific Scholarships, accesses the National Scholarship Search, clicks Apply from Match and Filter in the Scholarship Search, or adds one new scholarship to their Favorites list.

6

Update college application results.

The student or staff updates the application status of any college on the Colleges I’m Applying to list to something other than unknown or N/A.

7

Identify the College I'm Attending.

The student or staff selects an attending college.

8

Request a final transcript for the College I'm Attending.

The student or staff requests at least one final transcript.

9

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Career path

Grade 10

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Complete the AchieveWorks Skills assessment.

The student completes the AchieveWorks Skills® assessment.

2

Watch interviews with people whose interests are similar to your own in Roadtrip Nation.

The student completes the Find Your Road questionnaire or watches one Roadtrip Nation interview.

3

Find Work-Based Learning events and opportunities and then RSVP to or add those of interest as a favorite.

The student adds one work-based learning event to their Favorites list or indicates they are attending or applying to an event.

4

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 11

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Explore the typical credentials for career sub-clusters of interest.

None

2

Build a resume to showcase skills, qualifications, achievements, and more.

The student adds a new resume section, edits an existing resume section, saves a new resume, or edits a saved resume.

3

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 12

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Gather references to add to a resume.

None

2

Learn about interview strategies and then practice implementing them.

None

3

Search for job openings and employment information throughout the United States.

The student performs a new job search.

4

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Military path

Grade 10

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Learn more about the branches of the United States military.

The student selects any Military Resource on the homepage or the Military Branches page.

2

Watch interviews with armed services leaders in Roadtrip Nation.

The student watches one Roadtrip Nation interview by an armed services leader

3

Add military branches of interest to Favorites.

The student adds one military branch to their Favorites list.

4

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 11

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Register and prepare for the ASVAB.

Staff add an ASVAB score for the student.

2

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 12

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Explore the physical fitness requirements for military branches of interest.

None

2

Meet with a military recruiter to learn about military careers and how to enlist.

None

3

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Exploratory path

Grade 10

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Complete the AchieveWorks Skills assessment.

The student completes the AchieveWorks Skills® assessment.

2

Watch interviews with people whose interests are similar to your own in Roadtrip Nation.

The student completes the Find Your Road questionnaire or watches one Roadtrip Nation interview.

3

Find Work-Based Learning events and opportunities and then RSVP to or add those of interest as a favorite.

The student adds one work-based learning event to their Favorites list or indicates they are attending or applying to an event.

4

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 11

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Complete the AchieveWorks Personality assessment. 

The student completes the AchieveWorks Personality® assessment.

2

Build a resume to showcase skills, qualifications, achievements, and more.

The student adds a new resume section, edits an existing resume section, saves a new resume, or edits a saved resume.

3

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.

Grade 12

Order assigned

Path task

Completion trigger

1

Complete the AchieveWorks Intelligences assessment.

The student completes the AchieveWorks Intelligences® assessment.

2

Search for job openings and employment information throughout the United States.

The student performs a new job search.

3

Explore other possible Paths.

None.

This Path Task displays until the student moves to the next grade level.