The author describes four capacities--interpretation, instrumentation, interaction, and inner direction--that are as important as traditional academic subjects in preparing young adults for college and career success. He suggests how high schools should address each of these capacities. For example, to develop students' capacity for inner direction, schools should continually help students reflect on their own strengths, weaknesses, and affinities and use these insights to guide their college and career choices. Schools should also stress career education that helps students understand the true demands of the vocations they are considering.