If you make a career choice while you are still in high school, you will save time and money in the long run. Students who do not plan ahead may delay starting college or take extra courses ____(give) themselves time to make up their____(mind). U.S. News and World Reports ____(say) that the average annual tuition at a four-year college is $ 35,000. If you spend ____extra year in school, you may have to take out additional loans or pay extra money to cover the cost.

    Choosing a career while you are in high school also gives you time to explore your ____(choose) industry. If you find a career ____ sounds interesting, you can follow someone in the field and see what it is____(real) like to have that job. You can also apply ____ a chance to get an informal position related to your desired industry. This will help you build a professional network even before you graduate from high school. Professional contacts are very ____(value), especially when you are looking for a job in your field. If you do as much as you can to build a network____ you are ready for a job, you will be more likely to succeed.