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About This Quiz
There are many reasons that people choose to return to school. Once we get a sense of the things that are motivating you, there's a good chance that we can nail down the field of study that's a perfect fit for your interests and skills.
Perhaps you've achieved all the financial success you could ask for, or you've decided that the rat race is simply not something you were meant to be a part of. If you find yourself doodling in the margins of paperwork and milk spilled on the floor makes you want to grab your camera, there's a chance that a degree in fine arts might be calling out to you.
Maybe you spend nearly every waking hour of your day in front of a computer. If you're someone who has at least a basic understanding of one or more computer languages and you always have the very latest in smartphone technology at your fingertips, a potentially lucrative degree in computer science might be just what you're looking for.
The virtual guidance counselor's door swings open, and you are invited in. Just get comfortable and answer the following questions honestly. We'll have you ready to register for your first classes in no time.
How much reading do you do?
I'm a voracious reader.
I don't do a whole lot of reading.
I'm better with numbers than with words.
I don't read a lot of books, but I do tend to read a lot about travel and other cultures.
Do you enjoy traveling?
I love to travel. I'm always planning my next adventure.
I'm much happier staying at home.
I do need a change of scenery once in a while.
I like to get away once a year or so, but I can be just as happy taking a vacation at home.
Are you a creative type?
Yes, I have to be creating something all the time.
No, I like things that are more practical and concrete.
I've always wanted to be, but my life has been very practical to this point.
I'm not really an artist, but I do enjoy coming up with creative solutions to problems.
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How much time do you spend on a computer each day?
I'm on a computer for a few hours each day.
I'm on a computer most of the day.
I might check my email and surf the internet for a while, but it's usually less than an hour.
I try to stay away from the computer as much as possible.
Have you ever thought about writing a book?
I might write a technical manual someday.
No, but I might do the illustrations.
Maybe I'll write about my travels one of these days.
That is my dream. I hope to write a great novel one of these days.
How many languages can you speak?
I speak multiple languages fairly well, but I'm always studying and learning new words.
I have a large vocabulary in my native language and I know a few key words in other languages.
Just the one, unless you consider Java or C to be a language.
I barely speak one.
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Which description sounds the most like your main motivation in life right now?
Speaking my truth.
Artistic expression.
Financial success.
Connecting distant cultures.
Have you ever written any poetry?
I've tried before, but it wasn't very good.
I've never written a poem in my life.
I write poetry all the time.
I've been inspired to write a poem once or twice.
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Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
I'm definitely more comfortable on my own.
I'm pretty introverted, unless I'm around my friends.
I'm a social butterfly.
I need alone time once in a while, but I generally prefer the company of others.
What are your thoughts on taking a trip to an art museum?
Yuck, no thanks.
That sounds amazing.
It's not at the top of my list, but it could be interesting.
I definitely wouldn't mind going.
How old is your current smartphone?
I got this one in the last year.
It's about time for a new one.
It's brand new.
I've had the same phone for years.
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Of the following, which author would you rather read?
Stephen King.
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Ray Bradbury.
Paulo Coelho.
Would you consider yourself to be a peacekeeper?
Yes, I think I can help people to communicate better and find common ground.
No, that's not my thing.
I'm all about peace and love.
I hope to enlighten people to new ways of thinking and being.
How meticulous are you in your work?
I'm rebelling against being meticulous.
Every detail has to be perfect in my world.
I just get ideas going and then I go back and fix mistakes later.
As long as the intention is right, I think it all works out in the end.
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When was the last time you played a video game?
It's been a very long time.
I played a video game today.
I've played a few times within the last year.
I think I played one in the last week, but definitely within the last month.
Which genre is most appealing to you?
Science fiction.
Independent film.
Foreign language film.
Drama.
How strong are your communication skills?
That skill is growing stronger by the day. I hope to be a master communicator someday.
I have excellent communication skills.
I'm pretty terrible at communicating. I always seem to stick my foot in my mouth.
I'm better at communicating in more abstract ways.
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When was the last time you visited an arts and crafts supply store?
I've visited a store like that in the last year.
I was there within the last week, for sure.
I've never been in a store like that.
I'm pretty sure I dropped in there to pick something up in the last month or two.
Are you a practical person or more of a dreamer?
I'm a total dreamer.
I'm all about practical stuff.
I've tended to be very practical in the past, but I'm working on becoming more creative.
I'm equal parts of each.
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How expansive is your vocabulary?
I have a massive list of words I can choose from.
I tend to use more basic words, except when it comes to my area of expertise.
I like to know how to say something in multiple languages.
I'll leave the fancy words to the poets.
Which college course would you be most excited to take?
Computer programming.
Painting.
Spanish.
Creative writing.
Of the following, which cable channel would you be most likely to watch?
Travel Channel.
HBO.
Discovery.
A&E.
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Are you more likely to read the book or watch the movie?
I'd much rather read the book.
I generally like to do both and compare the two.
I'd always rather watch the movie.
I really don't have time for either.
Which of these locations would you rather live in?
Jerusalem.
San Jose, California.
New York, New York.
Paris, France.
How important is being financially successful to you?
I'm all about living the starving artist lifestyle.
That's my top priority.
I want to be able to pay the bills, but that's about it.
I definitely would like to have enough money to do what I want.
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Are you more comfortable with the abstract or the concrete?
I'm way more comfortable with the concrete.
Concrete is boring, give me abstract any day.
I like a good mix of the two.
I used to be more concrete, but I'm learning to embrace the abstract more and more.
Of the following, which college sounds most appealing to you?
University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Northwestern University.
MIT.
Princeton University.
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