Taking the Next Step: High School Students, College, and Careers

October 2, 2003

Examines New Jersey high school juniors’ and seniors’ attitudes about, knowledge of, and assumptions regarding postsecondary education and careers.

Takes a close look at New Jersey’s high school juniors’ and seniors’ attitudes about, knowledge of, and assumptions regarding postsecondary education and careers, while attempting to stimulate further discussion and reform in the way we inform and prepare young people for the next step beyond high school. This report is intended to stimulate further discussion and reform in the way we young people are prepared for the next step beyond high school.