15 Questions Students Should Be Able To Answer Before Graduating High School

Odaia Ranido
Mar 1, 2022
Questions To Know In High School

How do I make my CV more attractive? How do I know if this is the right job for me? How will I know if I am going in the right direction?

Wow. That’s quite a series of questions, isn’t it?

Wait! Are you in the same boat? Are you also surrounded by those thought bubbles still wondering what you should do before graduating from Japan high school?

Then stop worrying and consider this guide as your knight in shining armor.

This post brings to you a series of questions that you must be able to answer before you graduate from high school.

These questions are open-ended and correspond with what you have already learned in your high school. So, are you excited? Let us begin.

Know These 15 Questions Before You Graduate Your High School

1. Where Do You See Yourself In The Next 5 Years?

It is paramount to set goals that set your priorities right. Make a rigid plan considering where do you see yourself in the next 5, 10, and 15 years and what shall be your growth rate.

This plan would give you a fair idea of what are the predominant things you should do to achieve these goals to metamorphose your dream life into reality.

2. Have You Thought Of The Career That You Would Like To Pursue?

Have you chosen your career option already? If not, do it now.

This is one of the most important questions that you are most likely to be asked on all the platforms.

Hence, you should be ready with the field and the path that you have chosen to pursue your desired career.

3. If You Had To Start An NGO, What Cause Are You Most Likely To Support?

Your interest in social causes plays a huge role in determining the kind of personality you are.

Yes! You heard that right.

As an international school student, you should be highly active in social work as well. The students these days love to volunteer and intern for Non-Profit Organizations, hence this could be their calling.

4. What Are Your Core Strengths And How Can You Make A Difference?

Taking pride in one’s strengths is a wonderful thing, right? You must identify and take your strengths in your favor while making the most use of them.

Your strengths are the key ingredients of your career. Ensure you are aware of the change that you can bring to a large platform. 

5. What Is Your Weakness?

Quote a situation where you overcame it. You might be asked to showcase a situation wherein you overcome your weakness with smart traits that you own.

Each weakness can be controlled with critical thinking and analytical skills. 

6. Who Is Your Role Model?

Every human being on this planet has a role model.

Every student must have a purpose-driven goal inspired by someone who has influenced a larger section of the population with their work and ambition. 

7. What Makes You Different From Others?

What talents do you possess that sets you apart from the others? Do you have something unique in you? Any skill or any extra-curricular talent?

Recognize that and ensure you own the answers to that.

8. What Is The Definition Of Success For You?

What does success mean to you? Success has a different meaning for all.

For one, it could mean money while for the other, it could be about fame. How your success is what makes a difference.

9. What Are Your Hobbies?

Every individual has a hobby to pursue. It can be in the field of arts, music, drama, sports, dance, etc.

Never underestimate the power of your passion. It plays a huge role in deciding your future.

10. What Is One Skill That You Obtained In Your High School Education?

What is something that you have learned and are totally proud of it? Punctuality? Dedication? Teamwork? Leadership qualities?

Be prepared with the answer.

11. If You Could Change One Thing About Yourself, What Would It Be?

You are your best judge. Identify anything in yourself that you would like to change in yourself and take complete ownership of that.

Trust us, you are the star of the show if you have the ability to change the wrong in your with complete acceptance.

12. What Makes A Great Leader?

According to you, what is the definition of a great leader? Do you think you possess such qualities in yourself? Do you think you can lead a team with the right leadership qualities if given the opportunity?

13. What Are The Three Qualities That You Possess But Are Not Mentioned On Your CV?

You write everything that is on paper in your CV. You cannot stuff your CV with all the qualities that you have, hence describe the 3 qualities that you own and are worth mentioning.

14. How Would You Describe Yourself In One Word?

Optimistic? Dynamic? Game-changer? Versatile? Leader?

How exactly would you describe yourself in ONE single word?

Your idea of yourself is what makes you the best version of yourself.

15. If You Had To Choose Between Being Rich Or Being Famous, What Would You Choose?

Each student has a different perception about their ideal career or success. What would you want to be?

Would you consider earning great money and stick to it? Or would you like to be known around for your great work and are fine with earning decent money?

Know the difference. Your answer makes a huge difference.

Global Indian International School is the best school in Japan that prepares the students extremely well for their future.

You gain the ability to present yourself with poise in any university or college post your Japan high school education.

So, what are you waiting for? Make most of the opportunity and get the best education with great international school scores.


Category


Annual Gross family income bracket (YEN)


Value of Scholarship
(Waiver on Tuition fees)

A

Below 3,000,000

25%

B

3,000,000-4,000,000

13%

C

4,000,000-5,000,000

11%

D

5,000,000-6,000,000

6%

E

6,000,000-8,000,000

4%

F

8,000,000-10,000,000

3%

G

10,000,000-12,000,000

2%

Odaia Ranido

Ms. Ranido is the PYP coordinator and the GMP coordinator for GIIS East Coast Campus.  She has over 20 years of teaching experience in different international and bilingual schools in Southeast Asia.  She spent the last 11 years leading the implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) as a coordinator and teacher. She completed her Masters of Arts in Education from Sheffield Hallam University, UK in 2015.  Ms. Ranido joined the Global Indian International School, EC Campus in July, 2019.

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