Question
What is your purpose for coming to school? What do you want to do when you leave high school?
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Do you mean for yourself or do you want sample answers you can use in a school form/interview? I’ll give a short explanation of good points to hit and several ready-to-use example answers you can adapt.
What to cover when answering:
- Your purpose now (why you come to school): learning specific skills/knowledge, preparing for future career or study, developing habits and social skills, exploring interests, building a resume.
- What you want to do after high school: a clear plan (college/major, trade school/apprenticeship, work, military, gap year, start a business) or say “undecided” with steps to decide.
- Concrete steps you’re taking: classes, clubs, internships, volunteering, certifications.
- Keep it honest and specific.
Sample short answers (pick/adapt one):
1) College-bound (STEM)
- Purpose: “I come to school to build strong math and science skills and to learn how to solve problems. When I leave high school I want to study engineering in college and eventually work in renewable energy.”
- Prep steps: “I’m taking AP physics, joining robotics club, and doing a summer internship.”
2) College-bound (humanities)
- Purpose: “I come to school to improve my writing, critical thinking, and understanding of history and culture. After high school I plan to major in political science or communication.”
- Prep steps: “I write for the school paper and volunteer on local campaigns.”
3) Trade/apprenticeship
- Purpose: “I come to school to get the technical and safety knowledge I need for a hands-on career. When I leave high school I want to enter an electrical apprenticeship.”
- Prep steps: “I’m taking shop classes, getting OSHA 10 training, and talking to local contractors.”
4) Enter workforce directly
- Purpose: “I’m here to gain practical skills—financial literacy, time management, teamwork—so I can be job-ready. After graduation I plan to work in retail/administration while saving for further training.”
- Prep steps: “I’m doing part-time work and taking business classes.”
5) Military
- Purpose: “I attend school to build discipline, leadership, and physical fitness while finishing my education. After high school I plan to enlist in the military and use GI benefits for college later.”
- Prep steps: “I’m in JROTC, meeting with a recruiter, and keeping my grades up.”
6) Undecided/exploring
- Purpose: “I come to school to explore different subjects and find out what I’m passionate about. I don’t have a final plan yet, but after high school I’ll take a gap year/attend community college to narrow my choices.”
- Prep steps: “I’m taking a variety of electives, volunteering, and meeting with the guidance counselor.”
Quick fill‑in template:
- Purpose now: “I come to school to [learn/develop X skills], by [actions you’re taking].”
- After high school: “When I leave high school I plan to [goal], because [reason], and I’ll prepare by [steps].”
If you want, tell me: what subjects you like, what activities you do, and any job ideas — I’ll craft a short personalized answer you can use for a form or an interview.
What to cover when answering:
- Your purpose now (why you come to school): learning specific skills/knowledge, preparing for future career or study, developing habits and social skills, exploring interests, building a resume.
- What you want to do after high school: a clear plan (college/major, trade school/apprenticeship, work, military, gap year, start a business) or say “undecided” with steps to decide.
- Concrete steps you’re taking: classes, clubs, internships, volunteering, certifications.
- Keep it honest and specific.
Sample short answers (pick/adapt one):
1) College-bound (STEM)
- Purpose: “I come to school to build strong math and science skills and to learn how to solve problems. When I leave high school I want to study engineering in college and eventually work in renewable energy.”
- Prep steps: “I’m taking AP physics, joining robotics club, and doing a summer internship.”
2) College-bound (humanities)
- Purpose: “I come to school to improve my writing, critical thinking, and understanding of history and culture. After high school I plan to major in political science or communication.”
- Prep steps: “I write for the school paper and volunteer on local campaigns.”
3) Trade/apprenticeship
- Purpose: “I come to school to get the technical and safety knowledge I need for a hands-on career. When I leave high school I want to enter an electrical apprenticeship.”
- Prep steps: “I’m taking shop classes, getting OSHA 10 training, and talking to local contractors.”
4) Enter workforce directly
- Purpose: “I’m here to gain practical skills—financial literacy, time management, teamwork—so I can be job-ready. After graduation I plan to work in retail/administration while saving for further training.”
- Prep steps: “I’m doing part-time work and taking business classes.”
5) Military
- Purpose: “I attend school to build discipline, leadership, and physical fitness while finishing my education. After high school I plan to enlist in the military and use GI benefits for college later.”
- Prep steps: “I’m in JROTC, meeting with a recruiter, and keeping my grades up.”
6) Undecided/exploring
- Purpose: “I come to school to explore different subjects and find out what I’m passionate about. I don’t have a final plan yet, but after high school I’ll take a gap year/attend community college to narrow my choices.”
- Prep steps: “I’m taking a variety of electives, volunteering, and meeting with the guidance counselor.”
Quick fill‑in template:
- Purpose now: “I come to school to [learn/develop X skills], by [actions you’re taking].”
- After high school: “When I leave high school I plan to [goal], because [reason], and I’ll prepare by [steps].”
If you want, tell me: what subjects you like, what activities you do, and any job ideas — I’ll craft a short personalized answer you can use for a form or an interview.