Goal Statements

I. 1 Year
A. Academic
1. Within the next year, I will graduate valedictorian of my class at Cousino.
2. This is important because it is the reward for my hard work the last 4 years.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am working hard to make the most of my last
alskdfjaldksfjlafksemester of high school and not letting my grades slip.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will graduate in the top 1% of my class at Cousino.
B. Academic
1. Within the next year, I will be enrolled in my first semester at Valparaiso.
2. This is important because it is the beginning of my higher education.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am completing applications and searching for
alskdfjaldksfjlafkscholarships to make my education more affordable.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will begin my college education at Wayne State.
C. Personal
1. Within the next year, I will become more physically fit.
2. This is important because I want to become more involved in college.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am exercising and eating healthier.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will focus more on academics.

II. 5 Year
A. Academic
1. Within the next 5 years, I will graduate college with a Bachelors degree.
2. This is important because it is my first college education graduation.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am preparing myself for college by taking APs.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will find a stable job to provide income.
B. Academic
1. Within the next 5 years, I will be applying for graduate school.
2. This is important because it is the last stage of my education.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am looking at ways to make graduate school
alskdfjaldksfjlafkmore affordable so I do not graduate with excessive debt.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will use my Bachelors degree to find a stable job.
C. Personal
1. Within the next 5 years, I will be on my way to financial independence.
2. This is important because everyone must learn to live on their own.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am looking at getting a job to provide income.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will seek assistance from my parents in order to get
alskdfjaldksfjlafkmyself out of the house.
III. 10 Year
A. Academic
1. Within the next 10 years, I will be fully educated in the field of meteorology.
2. This is important because it is the field I am most interested in.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am preparing for the adjustment to college life.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will use my partial education as effectively as I can.
B. Academic
1. Within the next 10 years, I will make advances in the meteorology field.
2. This is important because I want to expand on my thesis or dissertation.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am reading about meteorology and practicing
alskdfjaldksfjlafkthe scientific method with high school research.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will gain expertise in what is already known.
C. Personal
1. Within the next 10 years, I will have decided what I want to do with my life, if
alskdfjaldksfjlafkI want to marry and start a family, travel, or focus on developing my career.
2. This is important because an unplanned life can result in a lack of purpose,
alskdfjaldksfjlafkdrifting, and poor choices.
3. Right now, to reach this goal, I am trying to find what makes me happiest.
4. If I dont reach this goal, I will seek advice or help from others to get myself on
alskdfjaldksfjlafktrack and prevent myself from making bad decisions.