Discuss American Planning Association AICP Exam Topic 3 Question 113

Which of the following recruitment strategies are likely to attract the next generation of planners?

APromote the political climate of the planning profession

BImplement place-based outreach and establish mentorships

CUse of social media and radio announcements to promote the profession

DDefer engaging students until they have completed a course in planning theory

Suggested Answer: B

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24 comments · newest first

Mitsue 2 days ago

Definitely! Mentorships plus social media is a win-win.

Sherita 7 days ago

I feel B and C together could really attract them!

Kattie 12 days ago

A could work, but it feels too political for students.

Jacinta 18 days ago

D is a mistake. Waiting is not engaging at all.

Lai 23 days ago

C is also strong. Social media reaches the youth.

Georgeanna 28 days ago

Agreed! Place-based outreach connects with students.

Rocco 1 month ago

I think B is the best option. Mentorships are key!

Leonardo 1 month ago

Definitely! Plus, social media can spread the word fast.

Derick 1 month ago

I feel like mentorships can create lasting connections.

Earleen 2 months ago

B and C together could really boost interest!

Charlene 2 months ago

D seems too restrictive. We need to attract them early!

Lyla 2 months ago

A is important, but not as engaging as B or C.

Lillian 2 months ago

C could work too. Social media is where the youth are!

Cassie 2 months ago

Agreed! Place-based outreach makes it personal.

Giuseppe 2 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Mentorships are key!

Olive 3 months ago

Wait, are we really deferring engagement until after theory? That sounds off.

Dona 3 months ago

D seems like a bad idea. Why wait to engage students?

Thaddeus 3 months ago

C could really reach younger audiences!

Vincenza 3 months ago

A is important too, but it might not be enough.

Erinn 3 months ago

I think B is the best option! Mentorships are key.

Ozell 4 months ago

I feel like D is definitely not the way to go; waiting to engage students seems counterproductive based on what we practiced.

Ashton 5 months ago

I think C could be effective since social media is where a lot of young people get their information nowadays.

Eva 5 months ago

I'm not sure about A; promoting the political climate might not resonate with everyone.

Cletus 5 months ago

I remember discussing how mentorships can really help attract young planners, so B seems like a strong choice.

American Planning Association AICP Exam - Topic 3 Question 113 Discussion