“Do What You Are”

Reflection

Directions​: Use the below questions to reflect upon your “Do What You Are” results. You can draft
informal answers to these questions because you will formally reflect upon the results through the
Unit 1, Module 2 Assessment.

1. According to the “Do What You Are” Inventory, what is your (letter combination) “Personality
Type”? List your strengths and blind spots.
INTJ, I am able to develop and follow a well laid out plan, but I do not express myself clearly
or simply enough.
2. Consider your college satisfiers and career satisfiers in a short paragraph. Does anything
surprise you about these results? How can you consider this as you make college and career
choices?
My college satisfiers are environments that encourage innovative approaches to learning and
rewards unconventional thinking. My career satisfiers are challenging my intellectual curiosity
and using strategic planning. When looking for a college, I should look for a school that lets its
students express their work in their own way.
3. Look at your learning style. What aspects of this surprises you or reinforces what you already
knew? Make sure to support your answer with evidence from your own academic career so far.
How do you envision your learning style will make a difference as you move forward with
school and career?
My preferred learning style is exactly what I envisioned it to be, I like to work independently
and give myself enough time to read and reflect on the content of my work. I am okay working in
smaller groups. Going forward, this could be a helpful tool as Projects in college could involve small
groups or solo work.

4. Of the long list of careers recommended for people with your Personality Type, select five that
might interest you and type here the five and at least one major needed to enter each field.
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects: Computers and Electronics
Computer Hardware Engineers: Computer Engineering
Computer Programmers: Computer programming
Systems Analyst: Information Technology
Architects: Architecture

“Personal Statement/Essay”
Ever since I was little, I had a fascination with technology. Christmas morning when I was around 10 years old,
I was greeted with a blanket draped over a large object. With little hesitation, I pulled off the blanket to reveal
and shiny desk accompanied by a personal computer. As I pressed the power button, a blue glow met my
large grin.I was amazed by everything it could do, I could talk to my friends, play games, and explore the
internet. Of course, this wasn't the holy grail of computers, but I didn’t care, what kind of kid wouldn’t want a
Christmas gift as cool as this?
 As I got older I started wondering what technology makes up a computer. This once pristine computer
became equivalent to rusty toaster over the course of nearly a decade. I started searching online for a
computer when I found out I could create my own. At a glance, this was very intimidating. There were so many
variables that come into making a computer, just thinking about it put my mind in a twist. I decided to dedicate
time to research the parts of a computer and what makes it work.

After multiple hours, I could say I had a clear idea of what was needed. With the help of my parents, I would be
able to purchase the items I needed off of eBay other sellers. Before making any purchase, I wanted to get a
general idea of what I was looking for. If I were to get a motherboard that wasn't compatible with my video card
my progress would be halted. I searched all over online shops, cautiously picking parts as if my life depended
on it. I ended up scavenging the web for hours before putting the final touches on the build. I was hopeful that
everything would come together easily. All that was left was to wait impatiently for the parts.

Day after day, the pile of boxes crowded my room as parts came in. When the final box was finally in my
hands, I was ecstatic. Opening all of the boxes one after another felt like Christmas. Adaptors and cables
would flood my desk for the next few days as I worked on putting it together. I felt like I was putting together a
jigsaw puzzle, only the jigsaw puzzle was abnormally difficult. Connecting many of the parts to the
motherboard was easy enough, where I really began to struggle was during connecting the cables to the
various fans. With all of the parts leading to the power source, I decided to give the PC a test drive.
I plugged in the computer, greeted by an array of colors coming from the motherboard and a quiet buzz from
the fans. I connected a monitor to the screen, only to see nothing.

I knew I set up the motherboard correctly, but I was definitely missing something. I took apart the build,
examining my setup. The video card had another female connector, most likely a second connection to the
power source. I tried every spare male connector I had until I finally felt the piece go into place. Part of me
wanted to believe that I was finally done, but I knew only a test would tell. After reassembling the computer, I
turned it on. After what felt like an eternity, the monitor glows up revealing a company logo. I was so gratified, I
really felt like I achieved something I never could before. In the future, I hope to build more computers and
learn how to program.

“My Smart Goals”

I want to improve the math grades. I am currently sitting at a B+ and wish to raise it to an A by the end of the
marking period. I believe this is possible if I spend at least 30 minutes every night studying and reviewing
content from the class.
I want to revise my college essay, I believe there is much room for improvement when it comes to my college
essay. Even if I only spend 10-15 minutes per day revising it, the final product will make me much more
comfortable when it the time comes to apply.
I want to improve my play in eSports club. Although I rank much higher than other local competitors, I wish to
improve so I can hopefully join a college League of Legends team. I can dedicate time over the weekend to
play multiple matches. It is also important for me to work on strategy and shotcalling.

“Career Exploration Research Questions”

1. What education is needed for this career?
 Explain type of education, where one can get it and how long it would take. If you can find
specific schools that offer this education, feel free to list them.
To obtain this career, I need a 4 year degree in computer science. If I wanted to pursue a higher position I might require a
master’s degree.
2. What training is needed for this career?
Explain the type of training, where one can get it and how long it would take.
Programming training and coding. I could take courses online over the course of a year or two.
3. Who are the largest employers for this career /field?
Facebook and Hubspot are the largest employers in this field.
4. Where can one find work in this field?
i.e. factories – hospitals – gov’t – schools – etc.
Computer software engineers work in an office building. They work in factories on rare occasions.
5. What is the average starting salary?
For this question, use the bottom 10%.
The starting salary is an average of $61,000 per year.
6. What is the average ten-year salary?
For this question, use the median
The average ten year salary is $107,000 per year.
7. In which areas of the country could/would one live?
Discuss the cost of living in these areas (relative to salary – housing – etc.).
Software developer positions are around the coast in areas like california, texas, and florida. For housing, apartments or a
small house would fit the salary.
8. What is the long-term outlook for this career? Will the need increase,
decrease, stay the same, be eliminated?
With technological advancements, I believe the need will increase. There has been a
1.6% increase in this job field.
9. What are the working conditions? What are some of the hazards or
disadvantages of the job?
i.e. health risks, moving to other locations for advancement, temporary or seasonal
employment, etc.
There are no real health risks entailed with the job.Work hours are normal but working overtime is common.
10. What is the nature of the work?
The nature of the job is cooperating with others and using creativity to solve problems.
11. What are the responsibilities of the job?
The job entails creating programs to the client’s liking. This involves designing the applications used.
12. Are there any professional associations or unions that are necessary or
suggested to be a member of this profession?
Association for Computing Machinery is the biggest association.
13. What are some related occupations?
Computer hardware engineer and Computer and information research scientists are the closest jobs to the field.
14. Are most of the workers in this field traditionally male or female? Explain.
Most of the workers in this field are traditionally male. 70% of workers in this field are male while only 30% are female.
15. What do three people in the career say about their jobs?
You may research your answer to this question and/or briefly interview someone
you know in this career. Remember, this should be written in quote form.
“Be prepared to be humbled, you might be kind of confident after you finished whatever learning program you did and
you’ve acquired all this knowledge but once you get there they are going to ask you to do something that you have never
really done before. A large part about being an engineer is over time you’re going to acquire a lot of new knowledge but
you need to think creatively to figure out how to put things together. ” Jack Rathner
 1. What is the title of the job being advertised?
Software Engineer at Fahrenheit IT
2. What is the company name?
Fahrenheit IT
3. Where are they located?
West Chester PA
4. What are their requirements for hiring?
Being involved in open source development projects and mathematics.
5. What education is needed and training?
Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree.
6. How does one advance?
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7. What are some of the benefits that are listed (sick days, vacation, family leave,
maternity, sick and education policies?)
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8. What is the starting salary?
$100,000 a year.
“Financial Budgeting”

Question
1. Where is this college
located? How long would
it take you to get there
from Garnet Valley?
How do you feel about
this distance?
2. How many
undergraduate students
attend this school? How
many graduate students?
3. List three sports,
clubs, and/or
organizations that the
school offers that interest
you. Consider Greek life
(fraternities/ sororities),
campus ministry, study
abroad opportunities,
community service
organizations, etc.
4. What kind of
internships/externships
are available to students
of this school?
Try to find the answer to
this question for your
prospective major.
5. What is the campus
setting (urban, suburban,
rural, etc.)? What kinds
of off-campus
experiences are available
to students at this school?
6. What are three majors
that this school offers that
you would like to
consider?
“College Search”
General Information
California Polytechnic Florida Polytechnic School 3
State University
The school is in The school is located in
California . It would Lakeland, Florida. The
take 8 hours by plane to distance is equivalent to a
get there. I am okay with 2:30 plane ride. I think
the distance. this is a good distance.
20,000 undergraduates 1,300 undergraduates
attend the school. There attend the school with a
is a graduation rate of graduation rate of 72%.
80%.
I am interested in joining I am not interested in
their Video Game club, greek life. The closest
Table Tennis Club, and thing to an abroad
their Ameteur Radio program is a 7 day trip to
Club. I would be open to Dublin. I would be
abroad opportunities. I interested in joining these
am not interested in 3 clubs: Phoenix League,
greek life. Smash Club,
Programming Club.
CalPoly offers an Florida Polytechnic offers
architecture internship an internship program for
board. computer science.
The campus setting is The campus setting is
suburban. The school rural. The school is
offers a 4th year relatively new so there is
architecture program. only one off campus
experience available,
cyber security.
Architecture, computer Engineering Physics,
engineering, and Computer Science,
computer science & Electrical Engineering
software engineering.
 Financials (use the net price calculator from the school website or College Board)
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/higher-ed/financial-aid/netprice/participating-schools

Question School 1 School 2 School 3

7. How much does this $42,000 for the first year, $36,000 per year
school cost ​per​ ​year​? $41,000 for the including all additional
Include: following years. fees and supplies.
Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Total Cost of
Attendance

8. What is the Estimated Financial aid package $9500

grant/gift aid? averages $9000 and
9. What would be your My expected self help My expected self help
Expected Self Help? In would be the financial would be the financial aid
what form is it? aid package. package.
10. What is the remaining $33,000 $25,000
cost?
11 What is this school’s 99% of students find jobs 90% of students employed
job placement rate for within 9 months of within 2 years of
graduating students? graduating. The default graduating. The default
What is this school’s loan rate is 6.9%. loan rate is 4.6%
student loan default rate?
 Application Materials and Deadlines

Question School 1 School 2 School 3

12. When is the
application deadline?
13. Does this school
accept the common
application?!
14. What are the
SAT/ACT requirements
for this school?
15. What are the
GPA/Class Rank
requirements for this
school?
16. What other
admissions requirements
are there? SAT 2, letters
of recommendation,
personal statement,
interview, audition, etc.?
17. Is this school “Safety”
“Reach” or “Middle of
the Road”?
November 30 April 1
Yes, it does. Yes
There is no requirement, There is no requirement
the average SAT is 1355 but the average SAT is
and an average ACT of 1180-1330 and ACT 
29. 25-29
Most students who apply Minimum GPA of 2.7
have a GPA of 4, top of
the class.
There is an interview 2 letters of
process. recommendation and a
letter of interest.
This school is a “Reach” Middle of the Road
School.

Campus Life/Services on Campus

Question School 1 School 2 School 3

18. Where is the Health The health center is The health center is
Center and/or Counseling located in building 27 located in the wellness
Center located and what and is open from 8am to center and is open from
are the hours? How do 4:30 pm. You can make 1-5pm, no appointment
you make an appointment an appointment on their required.
at the Counseling Center? website.
19. What are the hours for The writing center is There is a student success
the Writing Center? Do open from 10am to 8pm center open for all
you need an appointment on most days, an students. No additional
or can you just drop in? appointment is needed. information is listed.
20. What academic They help with the ● Alternative
supports/curricular transition to become testing
accommodations can independent adults with a ● Assistive
students with special technology
disability.
learning needs receive? ● Course
notes
● Course
attendance
 ● Alternate
format
textbooks
● Deaf/hard of
hearing
services
● Reduced
course load
● Accommoda
tions for
food
allergies
● Transportati
on services

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