Test students' ability to evaluate postsecondary pathways—trade school, community college, four‑year university, and apprenticeships—by analyzing return on investment (ROI), job‑market projections, projected debt burden, skill acquisition outcomes, and alignment with personal values and long‑term career goals; tasks include comparing case studies, calculating basic ROI/debt scenarios, interpreting labor‑market data, and justifying pathway recommendations for diverse student profiles.