Carmine’s guidance counselor wants to meet with her about her plans for after graduation. Carmine is not sure what she wants to do, so she does not want to go to the meeting. She figures she can deal with everything after she graduates. She knows that she does not want to go to college so she does not need to worry about any applications. Is this a good strategy?

Yes, she has the rest of her life to figure out what she wants to do so the meeting is not likely to help.

Yes, very few peoples’ lives go exactly as they plan anyway, so the meeting is likely a waste of time.

No, her guidance counselor could be a valuable resource for many other options so she should attend the meeting

No, her guidance counselor could be a valuable resource for many other options so she should attend the meeting. Not only could the counselor provide guidance and information on different career paths, vocational training programs, or apprenticeships, but they could also help Carmine explore her interests and strengths to help her make informed decisions about her future. It is important to utilize the available resources and seek guidance to make more informed choices.