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To know where you want to end up, you first need to take a look at where you are right now. In this section we will look at your current situation, how things are going, how they could be different and how you feel about it. The answers you give below will tell you a lot about your motivations and how much you want to change your life.

What is your current work situation?

Are you happy with your current work situation?

What would you change? Select all that apply.

Better pay

Better schedule

Work that interests me

Be more respected

Different work environment

Opportunity for advancement

Have you inquired with any other schools?

How would you feel a year from now if everything remained the same?

Goals are an important motivator to keep you on track. Take a look at the list of goals below as a way to visualize what your future could look like.

Select all goals that are important to you:

I want to earn more money

I want to become more independent

I want to earn money while expressing my creativity

I want to be able to be myself at work

I want to feel fulfilled with what I do for work

I want a career where I feel I am making a difference

I want to give my kids a better life

I want to travel

I want to have more job security

I want to have more financial security

I want to own a home

I want a better life for sure, I just have trouble imagining the details

I have no long-term goals, I prefer living in the moment

Do you have any other goals?

Your individual social style can help identify types of careers that may bring out your strengths.

On a scale of 1-10, what would you rate yourself?

1 being you prefer to support others and 10 being you prefer to take charge

1 being you’re more of a reflective listener and 10 being your more of a conversationalist

1 being you collaborate well and 10 being you’re more ambitiously competitive

1 being you consider yourself more steady and composed and 10 being you’re more enthusiastic and excitable

1 Being You Consider Yourself More thoughtful and serious And 10 Being You’re More warm and engaging

1 Being You value solitude And 10 Being You enjoy socializing

Below are some of the “core” skills a beauty professional needs to be successful. Answer the following true or false.

I have an innovative and expressive nature.

People describe me as outgoing.

I am capable of standing for long periods of time

I enjoy working hands-on

I am friendly and a good listener

We are proud of the education we offer and our many successful graduates. However, we are not right for every student. Answer the following true or false to identify if you are a match:

I want an education that is focused on a specific career path

I learn best hands-on

Help with job placement after graduation is important to me

I want training I can complete quickly

I learn best in a small class environment

I want my instructors to have real-world experience

Feeling supported by the school I attend and being a part of a community is important to me

Going to school and pursuing a new career does take some planning. On this page we’ll explore some of the details involved in the day-to-day experience. Answer the following questions to determine the logistical elements you have in place to support you going to school

Do you have a high school diploma?

If you’re still in High School, what year will you graduate?

Do you have reliable transportation to get to school?

Do you have young children or dependents requiring care that live with you?

If you have young children/dependents living with you, do you have access to childcare?

Have you attended a post-secondary program before?

Please add any comments you wish to share:

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Different people need different amounts of support to succeed, especially with a major lifestyle change such as going to school. There are three main types of support:

Moral Support to help me make good decisions and keep me focused on my goal
Financial Support to help me pay for school and help cover living expenses
Lifestyle Support to help me with things like childcare, transportation, etc.

Use the tool below to identify some of your key supporters:

Supporter Name

Relationship

Type of Support

Other Supporters? Add Their Name | Relationship | Type of Support Below

Is there anyone who is NOT supportive of your education plans? (Optional)

What research have you done on this program and career path?

I’m just starting my research

I’ve talked with family and friends

I’ve researched programs online

I’ve visited the school and met with an admissions adviser

Is there anything that is currently preventing you from moving forward currently?

If there is anything holding you back at this point, please describe below: