Career Counseling
At the National Grammar School, our dedicated Career Counseling Department serves as a guiding light for students as they navigate the path towards higher education and career success.
Key Features:
Expert Guidance
Our team of professional counseling experts, boasting years of experience, spearheads the career counseling efforts. Their wealth of knowledge and personalized approach ensures that each student receives tailored guidance to suit their unique aspirations and goals.
Multiple Intelligence Testing
As an integral part of our comprehensive counseling services, we employ Multiple Intelligence (MI) testing to identify each student’s unique learning style. This invaluable insight helps us tailor our guidance to match each student’s strengths, interests, and intelligence profile.
Proven Results
Year after year, our career counseling team delivers outstanding results, successfully assisting the majority of graduating A-Level students in securing admission to their university of choice. This remarkable track record speaks volumes about the effectiveness of our counseling program.
Early Preparation
At NGS, we believe in empowering students to start building their resumes from the middle school. This proactive approach ensures that NGS students stand out among their peers and are well-equipped to secure admissions in prestigious universities worldwide.
At NGS, our commitment to holistic development extends beyond academics, encompassing the crucial aspect of career guidance. Through our comprehensive counseling services and innovative approach, we empower students to make informed decisions about their future, setting them on the path to a fulfilling and successful career journey.
Multiple Intelligences & Careers
| Intelligence Area | Is Strong In | Likes to | Possible Careers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Word Smart (Verbal/Linguistic) | Reading, Writing, Telling Stories, Memorizing dates, Thinking in words | Read, write, tell stories, talk, memorize, work on puzzles | Lawyer, editor, interpreter/translator, journalist, playwright, poet, public relations, reporter, teacher, historian, librarian |
| 2. Logic/Number Smart (Logical/Mathematical) | Math, Reasoning, Logic, problem-solving | Solve problems, questions, work with numbers, experiment | Accountant, analyst, investment banker, lawyer, chemist, pharmacist, physician, computer programmer, engineer, inventor, researcher, city planner |
| 3. Picture Smart (Visual/Spatial) | Reading, Maps, Charts, Drawing, Mazes, Puzzles, Imaging things | Design, draw, build, create, daydream, look at pictures | Photographer, graphic designer, advertiser, architect, artist, carpenter, cartographer, dentist, engineer, interior designer, mechanic, navigator, pilot, sailor |
| 4. Body Smart (Bodily/Kinesthetic) | Athletics, Dancing, Acting, Craft, Using tools | Move around, touch, play sports, dramatic arts | Dancer, coach, athlete, actor/actress, equestrian, carpenter, massage therapist, magician, mechanic, physical therapist, physician |
| 5. Music Smart (Musical/Rhythmic) | Singing & Playing an instrument, Picking up sounds, Remembering melodies, Rhythms | Sing, hum, play an instrument, listen to music, tap out rhythms | Conductor, composer, music teacher, recording technician, singer, sound engineer, musical performer, music critic |
| 6. People Smart (Interpersonal) | Understanding people, Leading, Organizing, Communicating, Resolving conflicts, Selling | Help, lead, teach, work with others | Teacher, therapist, travel agent, child care worker, coach, manager, mediator, nurse, physician, public relations, salesperson |
| 7. Self Smart (Intrapersonal) | Understanding self, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals | Work alone, reflect, pursue own interests | Entrepreneur, consultant, counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist, researcher, writer, trainer |
| 8. Nature Smart (Naturalist) | Understanding nature, Identifying flora and fauna | Be involved with nature, be outside, classify items/information | Botanist, chef, environmentalist, landscape artist, navigator, sailor, veterinarian, astronomer |