So today I got my ACT Explore results back from school, and the counselor came in and told us everything about it, what it means, and other things.
The grades were this:
Composition (average/overall): 20/25 or 80%
English: 23/25 or 92%
- usage/mechanics (1-12): 12/12 or 100%
- rhetorical skills (1-12): 09/12 or 75%
Mathematics: 18/25 or 72%
Reading: 17/25 or 68%
Science: 21/25 or 84%
The EXPLORE Benchmark grades for College Readiness were, in order by English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science, 13. 17, 16, and 18. I got Above for all of them, which means I am certainly ready for college by now (but I'm too young orz).
In other news, related to grades, I am in the Lindbergh School's Academic All-Stars for having the highest grades on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program). Why is this so awesome and important? It means I'm one of the best in the state AND I'm getting a bunch of free stuff. I'm getting things like a Wehrenberg movie pass, a free meal at Culver's, 5 bucks in free gameplay at Incredible Pizza Company, and lots of other cool stuff.
Also, in ACT relatedness, I'm deciding my plans for after highschool.
I will go to a 4-year college or university, and I will be in the career area of Computer & Info Specialties. The career? A Game Designer.
Info is right here:
Work Tasks
Design video games, their story lines, and characters
Develop new games and their rules for play
Design the setting, game levels, and game scoring
Design the weapons and other tools characters might use
Work indoors for computer video and game designing companies, or for themselves in their own business
Work with video games, computers, programming languages, and sound, animation, and modeling tools
Salary, Size & Growth
$63,500 average per year ($30.50 per hour)
A large occupation (183,100 workers in 2010)
Expected to grow moderately (1.3% per year)
Education/Training
Minimum for Entry: On-the-job training
Employers Prefer: A 2-year degree in computer programming or graphic arts
Skills/Courses: Computer programming, graphics design, creative writing, art; skilled at playing computer games.
Related Occupations
Computer Programmer
Graphic Artist (Software)
Internet/Intranet Programmer
Website Developer
Related Majors
Computer Science & Programming
Computer Software & Media Application
Digital Communications/Media
Graphic Design
Webpage Design
Just wanted to share this with you guys and wanted to get opinions on how I did and reactions. Please tell me if I can plan better in the future or how I can do better! Thanks.
