Answer: 

Knowing what you want to do before you go do it is always wise. If I selected my career before post-secondary

1. Overview

1. URL  https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/factsheet/128328

2. LOCATION/Address: 

2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800

USAF Academy

Colorado, 80840-5002

3. COLLEGE WEBSITE: http://www.usafa.edu/

4. SCHOOL TYPE: (Public or Private and 2-year) 

Institution Type: Public, 4 years or above

3. Campus Community

   1. Campus Snapshot: 

Housing Availability: Yes

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Student Government: Yes

Student Newspaper: No

Literary Magazine: No

Yearbook: Yes

Radio Station: Yes

Television Station: No

2. Campus Organization:

Minority Student Organizations:
American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Free Thinkers, Hispanic Latino, KARS, Los Padrinos, Native American Heritage, Pacific Rim, Way of Life Committee, Women's Forum

International Student Organizations:
International Club

Campus-based Religious Organizations:
Group Ministries, OASIS Cadet Ministry Centers, President's Interfaith Campus and Community Service Initiative, Religious Respect Training Program, SPIRE

Other Student Organizations, Musical Groups, Activities, and Committees:
Church and show choirs; marching and pep bands; drum a nd bugle corps;  chorale, Blue Bards, Honor Guard, Sabre Drill, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Team Managers, Forensic Association, explorer scouting, Cadet Premarital/Relationship Enhancement Workshop; flying and parachute jump teams; aviation and chess clubs

Special Learning Opportunities:
Study abroad

4. Admission:

   1. Admission Facts

Application Fee: $0

Common Application Accepted: No

Application Deadline (Priority): N/A

Application Deadline: (Final) December 31

School Has Early Decision Program: No

School Has Early Action Program: No

Admission Interview (Required or Recommended): N/A

SAT/ACT Requirements: Required

Application Type: N/A

Acceptance Rate: 12%

5. Costs & Financial Aid:

   1. Costs per Year

Tuition & Fees (In-state) N/A

tuition & Fees (Out-of-state) N/A

Room & Board N/A

Additional Fees N/A

Books & Supplies N/A

Total (In-state) N/A 

Total (Out-of-state) N/A 

6. Degrees & Majors:

   1. Opportunities:

Different colleges offer different types of programs that allow students to customize their educational experience t,mo fit their needs.

Double majors

Independent study

Honors Program

Internships

7. Varsity Sports

   1. NCAA: 

The National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) main purpose is to ensure that student-athletes maintain a healthy balance between athletics and academics while in college.

8. Transfer:

   1. Transfer Requirments 

Here is a quick snapshot of the requirements for transfer students.

If you have any questions about these requirements, be sure to contact the Admission Contact listed in the Admission tab for this school.

Minimum Requirements: 2

College Transcript(s): required of all

An essay or personal test statement: required of all

9. Support Services

   1. Counseling Services

minority student

military

birth control

career

personnel

academic

psychological

religious

alcohol/substance abuse counseling.

1. Overview

1. URL  https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/factsheet/164155

2. LOCATION/Address:

121 Blake Road

Annapolis

Maryland, 21402-1300

3. COLLEGE WEBSITE: http://www.usna.edu/

4. SCHOOL TYPE: (Public or Private and 2-year) 

Public 4 years

2. Campus Community

   1. Campus Snapshot

Housing Availability: Yes

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Student Government: Yes

Student Newspaper: No

Literary Magazine: Yes

Yearbook: Yes

Radio Station: Yes

Television Station: No

2. Campus Organization

Minority Student Organizations:

Korean American Midshipmen Association; Arabic, Chinese Culture, Filipino-American, French, German, International Midshipmen, Italian-American Midshipmen, Japanese American, Latin American Studies, Russian Studies, and Vietnamese American Midshipman clubs

International Student Organizations:

N/A

Campus-based Religious Organizations:

Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Catholic Daughters of America, Christian Science Organization, Cru, Navigators, Young Life College; Catholic and Gospel Choirs; Christian Athletes and Officers' Christian Fellowships; Catholic Midshipmen, Latter-day Saints, Muslim Midshipmen, and Secular Midshipman clubs

Other Student Organizations, Musical Groups, Activities, and Committees:

Instrumental Ensemble, Protestant Choir, Technology and Multimedia, The Liberaturs Forum, Trident Brass, Mids for Life, VT-NA, WiCC, Strategic War Gaming, Naval Academy Winter Musical, Navy Beats, Navy Magic, Labyrinth, Lucky Bag, Musical Actives, Masqueraders, Halloween Concert, American Sign Language, Color Guard, Cannoneers, Chemistry, Commodore Barry Council, Crossfit Blue and Gold, Drum and Bugle Corps, Endurance, Entrepreneurship, FSAE Capstone, Navy Spectrum, IWG, Midshipman Without Borders, Model UN, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Motorsports, Midshipmen Action Group, MSTEM, M-STEM Outreach, Service Rifle and Pistol; Yard Patrol Craft and Offshore Sailing Training Squadrons; Debate, Combat Arms, Infantry Skills, Navy Spirit, Parachute, Silent Drill, and Special Operations Teams; Naval Academy Foreign and Naval Academy Leadership Conferences; National Eagle Scout and Surface Navy Associations; Golden Key National Honor, American Nuclear, American Mechanical Engineers, Semper Fidelis, American Military Engineers, and Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Societies; chess, dolphin, green classroom, Jewish midshipmen, Protestant midshipmen, men's glee, women's glee, oceanography, allies/civil military relations, astronomy, cyber initiatives, investment, math, medicine, and midshipmen fishing/conservation clubs

Special Learning Opportunities:

Study abroad

3. Admission:

   1. Admission Facts

Application Fee $0

Common Application Accepted No

Application Deadline (Priority) N/A

Application Deadline (Final) January 31

School Has Early Decision Program No

School Has Early Action Program Yes

Admission Interview (Required or Recommended) N/A

SAT/ACT Requirements 

Required

Application Type N/A

Acceptance Rate 8%

4. Costs & Financial Aid:

   1.  Cost per academic year

Tuition & Fees (In-state)

N/A

Tuition & Fees (Out-of-state)

N/A

Room & Board

N/A

Additional Fees

N/A

Books & Supplies

N/A

Total (In-state)

N/A

Total (Out-of-state)

N/A

5. Degrees & Majors:

Tuition & Fees (In-state) N/A

Tuition & Fees (Out-of-state) N/A

Room & Board N/A

Additional Fees N/A

Books & Supplies N/A

Total (In-state) N/A

Total (Out-of-state) N/A

6. Varsity Sports

N/A

7. Transfer:

   1. Transfer from 2 years too 4 year

Already enrolled in another institution? No problem! You can transfer here so long as you meet the special requirements and deadlines detailed on this page.

8. Support Services

   1. Counseling Services

minority student

military

birth control

career

personnel

academic

psychological

religious

nutritional counseling.

EQ: What is "backward by design" and how does it help you plan for your future?

Backward by design is a way of planning things by starting with the end goal in mind and then figuring out the steps to get there. It's like working backward! Instead of just going with the flow and seeing where things take you, you think about what you want to achieve and then plan how to make it happen. You can make sure you're heading in the right direction and taking the right steps to reach your goals. It helps you think about what you really want and come up with a plan to make it happen. It's like having a map to guide you on your journey to the future you want. 

1. CAREER NAME:

   1. Name - Data Warehousing Specialist 

   2. LINK - https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/career-requirements/career-summary/15-1243.01

2. Responsibilities:

Create or implement metadata processes and frameworks.

Create plans, test files, and scripts for data warehouse testing, ranging from unit to integration testing.

Create supporting documentation, such as metadata and diagrams of entity relationships, business processes, and process flow.

Design and implement warehouse database structures.

Design, implement, or operate comprehensive data warehouse systems to balance optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors, according to customer requirements.

1. Summarize - Sorting and making warehouse storage plans.

3. Work Activities:

Analyzing Data or Information

- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Working with Computers

- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Getting Information

- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4. Related Careers:

1: Database Admin

2: Store Manager 

3: Computer Engineer 

4: Event Planner

5. Academic Knowledge:

Computers: 

Know how to use certain computer applications

Admin: 

Management and Leadership techs.

Design: 

How to draw blueprints, models, and other drawings.

Engineering

Applying design and procedures to services.

6. Education Level:

   1. Types of degrees-

      1. One Bachelors

   2. Programs & Majors-

      2. 1. First major/program

            1. Aaniiih Nakoda College

            2. Adelphi University

         2. Second major/program

            1. Aims Community College

            2. Alabama A & M University

         3. Third major/program

            1. Albany State University

            2. Albright College

7. Salary

   1. National Average or Median: $94,380

2. Two states with ABOVE average opportunity

   1. New York

   2. California

3. Two states with BELOW average opportunity

   1. Nevada 

   2. Maine 

8. Skills

Active Listening

- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Complex Problem Solving

- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Critical Thinking

- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Programming

- Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Reading Comprehension

- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

9. Interests

   1. Investigative

   2. - Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, diseases or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

   3. Conventional

   4. - Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

   5. Enterprising

   6. - Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

   7. Artistic

   8. - Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

   9. Realistic

   10. - Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

1. CAREER NAME:

   1. Name - Chief Executive                 

   2. LINK - https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/career-requirements/career-summary/11-1011.00

2. Responsibilities:

   1. Summarize - Direct an organization's financial budget. Appoint department heads. Resolves hearings to resolve complaints. 

3. Work Activities:

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, the government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Developing and Building Teams

- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Developing Objectives and Strategies

- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

4. Related Careers:

Medical and Health Services Managers - Helping direct medical staff in the hospital

Sales Managers - In Charge of sales at a supermarket or head of a large companies finances 

Treasurers and Controllers - In direct control of where the money goes in an organization 

Lawyers - Practitioners of law

5. Academic Knowledge:

Administration and Management

- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordinating people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service

- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Economics and Accounting

- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

English Language

- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government

- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

6. Education Level:

   1. Types of degrees-

- Master's Degree

- Bachelor's Degree

- Post-Master's Certificate

2. Programs & Majors-

   1. 1. First major/program

         1. Adams State University

         2. Adler University

      2. Second major/program

         1. Albany State University

         2. Albertus Magnus College

      3. Third major/program

         1. American University

         2. Appalachian State University

7. Salary

   1. National Average or Median: 

$185,900

2. Two states with ABOVE average opportunity

   1. Florida

   2. Alaska

3. Two states with BELOW average opportunity

   1. Texas

   2. Oregan

8. Skills

Judgment and Decision Making

- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Learning

- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Complex Problem Solving

- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Coordination

- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

9. Interests

Enterprising

- Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or the law.

Conventional

- Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Social

- Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Artistic

- Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts, and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Investigative

- Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, diseases or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

1. CAREER NAME:

   1. Budget Analysts

   2. https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/career-requirements/career-summary/13-2031.00

2. Responsibilities:

Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.

Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.

Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

3. Work Activities:

Working with Computers

- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing Data or Information

- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Documenting/Recording Information

- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

4. Related Careers:

Accountants and Auditors

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Credit Analysts

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Personal Financial Advisors

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

5. Academic Knowledge:

Administration and Management

- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Administrative

- Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and workplace terminology.

Economics and Accounting

- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, and banking.

English Language

- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.

Law and Government

- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.

6. Education Level:

   1. Types of degrees-

      1. - BachelorsDegree

      2. - Associates Degree

      3. -A High School Diploma

   2. Programs & Majors-

      1. First major/program

         1. Abilene Christian University

         2. Adelphi University

      2. Second major/program

         1. Adrian College

         2. Aiken Technical College

      3. Third major/program

         1. Aims Community College

         2. Alabama A & M University

7. Salary

   1. National Average or Median: 

$78,970

2. Two states with ABOVE average opportunity

   1. Alaska

   2. Montana

3. Two states with BELOW average opportunity

   1. Texas

   2. California

8. Skills

Active Listening

- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Complex Problem Solving

- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Critical Thinking

- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making

- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Mathematics

- Using mathematics to solve problems.

9. Interests

Conventional

- Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Enterprising

- Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Investigative

- Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Realistic

- Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Social

- Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

EQ: How does having good credit help you real your goals? 

Financial Management helps people reach their goals by making people understand how much they make, how credit works, and how to plan ahead for future financial endeavors. Most people's goals are to have a family, own a house, have a stable job, and live their life with no worries of not having financial problems. Having good credit allows a person to loan money for a house at a relatively lower price compared to their lower credit counterparts and maybe even get a car with a loan as well. With good credit, you can get many things you wanted but don't have the full amount to afford it.