The Ultimate Career and College Major Quiz for High School Students

July 3, 2024 byConnections Academy

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As a high school student, you’ve likely been planning your transition to college or your future career since the first day of your freshman year. The closer the time comes to making this huge life change, however, the more difficult it can be to decide what to do next. So how do you decide what career is right for you?

We’ve created a fun and light-hearted quiz to make figuring out that next step a bit easier. Take the quiz to help determine what your major could be in school as well as the right career path for you.

Career and College Major Quiz

Use this quiz to learn more about your personality and which career or college majors might be right for you! Tally your answers at the end.

Career and College Major Quiz

Use this quiz to learn more about your personality and which career or college majors might be right for you! Tally your answers at the end.

1. You have a day off from school! What do you spend your time doing?

a. Playing video games
b. Watching a documentary
c. Sketching, playing an instrument, or reading novels
d. Hanging out with friends
e. Working part-time to earn some extra cash
f. Organizing your closet, desk, or car

2. What do you consider yourself best at?

a. Fixing things around the house
b. Solving math problems
c. Music, art, or dancing
d. Maintaining my TikTok feed
e. Influencing or leading others
f. Staying on top of my weekly schoolwork

3. Pick the most intriguing documentary title from the list below:

a. Food, Inc.—looking at the food industry and the harmful effects on human health and the environment.

b. The Story of Math—the history of math from ancient Greece to the problems of today.

c. Abstract: The Art of Design—taking everyday objects and viewing them from artists’ perspectives.

d. Babies—following the development of babies throughout the world.

e. Banking on Bitcoin—discovering the future and the technology that makes it tick.

f. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing—Marie Kondo’s original guide on decluttering once and for all.

4. Which person do you most relate to?

a. Chip Gaines
b. Albert Einstein
c. Harry Styles
d. Oprah
e. Mark Cuban
f. George Washington

Results

Tally your answers. The letter you chose the most corresponds to the career and major that’s a best fit for you!

Mostly A’s—You Are Realistic

Realistic personality types have athletic ability, prefer to work with objects, machines, tools, plants, or animals, or enjoy being outdoors.

Roles that may fit your personality: Air traffic controller, archaeologist, mechanical engineer, electrician, farm manager, police officer

Some college majors to consider: Aviation, Air traffic control, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Criminal Justice, Engineering

Mostly B’s—You Are Investigative

Investigative personality types like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze, evaluate, or solve problems.

Roles that may fit your personality: Biologist, chemist, physicist, anthropologist, medical technologist, geologist

Some college majors to consider: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Anthropology, Art history, Geology, Exercise science

Mostly C’s—You Are Artistic

Artistic personality types have artistic, innovative, or intuitional abilities and like to work in unstructured situations using their imagination and creativity.

Roles that may fit your personality: Composer, musician, stage director, writer, actor/actress, dancer, interior designer

Some college majors to consider: English, Dance Studio, Art, Graphic Design, Theater, Music

Mostly D’s—You Are Social

Social personality types like to work with people to enlighten, inform, help, train, or cure them, and can be skilled with words.

Roles that may fit your personality: Teacher, social/religious counselor, psychologist, case worker, speech therapist, registered nurse

Some college majors to consider: Sociology, Foreign language, Psychology, Art history, Nursing, Human resources management

Mostly E’s—You Are Enterprising

Enterprising personality types like to work with people, influencing, persuading, leading, or managing for organizational goals or economic gain.

Roles that may fit your personality: Sales manager, sports promoter, buyer, office manager, business executive, TV producer, attorney

Some college majors to consider: Entrepreneurship, Pre-law, Marketing, Political Science, Journalism, Advertising and public relations, Communications

Mostly F’s—You Are Conventional

Conventional personality types like to work with data, have clerical or numerical ability, carry out tasks in detail, or follow through on the instructions of others.

Roles that may fit your personality: Bookkeeper, court reporter, financial analyst, banker, cost accountant, tax accountant or consultant

Some college majors to consider: Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Information Technology, Finance

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Determining What Major Is Right for You: Where and When to Start

Making choices about your future can put a lot of pressure on you, especially if you’re not quite sure what you want to do after graduation, but taking a “what to do after high school quiz” might just help get your creative juices flowing.

With the help of our test, you can see your suggested options for majors by identifying your personality type. And, if you already have an idea of what you would like to do, we also suggest reviewing our four-year college prep checklist for online school students to help kick-start your future!

Determining What Major Is Right for You: Where and When to Start

Our Methodology on Choosing a Major

Although our quiz is for fun, it is based on a well-known personality test called the Holland Code. Made up of six different personality types, the Holland Code has been used for decades to help people determine their career aspirations. These personality types include:

Realistic

Investigative

Artistic

Social

Enterprising

Conventional

Having a better understanding of who you are and what you prefer makes it easier to recognize the types of careers that will appeal to you in the future.

Our Methodology on Choosing a Major

Realistic

Investigative

Artistic

Social

Enterprising

Conventional

Having a better understanding of who you are and what you prefer makes it easier to recognize the types of careers that will appeal to you in the future.

How Your Personality Can Help You Determine What to Study in School

Once your personality type is determined, it’s easier to find the college majors and careers that are best suited to your personal strengths and interests. Even if you already have a career path or major in mind, personality tests like this can help you see yourself objectively. Who knows? It might make you think of a possibility you hadn’t considered!

4 Ways to Determine What Career or College Major Is Right for You

In addition to a college major test, you can also follow these four simple steps to help determine the best path for you based on your interests, personality, strengths, and weaknesses.

1. Ask Yourself: What Do I Love to Do?

The first step is to think about the subjects you excel in or the topics that make you passionate and inspire curiosity. Make a list of these interests and be sure to include non-academic activities and hobbies. You may find a clear red thread between the items on the list, like an academic curiosity in biology and a keen interest in running, which may lead you to consider a career in kinesiology or physical therapy.

2. Map Out How You and Others Perceive Your Personality

Next up, you should consider your personality traits and map out how you perceive yourself against how others describe you—seek input from friends and family members. Gaining insight into your personality will help you understand the type of environments you thrive in and the personality traits you could easily apply on the job. For example, you may find that you’re creative, hardworking, and analytical, and seek out a career or college major that allows you to express your creativity in a specific area of interest. There are also many free personality tests available online.

3. Make a List of Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Generate a list of your top 5–10 strengths in one column and 5–10 weaknesses in another column. Your list will help guide you toward a career path where your strengths can shine and eliminate career paths where your weaknesses are exposed. For example, if you are a solid public speaker, but are not very good at math, perhaps a career teaching mathematics is not in your future!

4. Intern and Explore Your Interests

Ultimately, the best way to determine your interest in certain careers is to try them out. Internships and other shadowing opportunities are offered at many organizations. You may learn something through an on-the-job experience with a mentor that you want to avoid in your future career—but you will be glad you found that out now rather than later! College Board and Roadtrip Nation also put together an online Career Finder to help students like you learn about new jobs and roles that may not have considered previously. Simply create an account and explore career options!

When to Choose a College Major or Career Path

It’s never too soon to start thinking about your future. Whether you’re just starting high school or getting ready to graduate, take this quiz to learn more about yourself and what you like. And, if you need a little more help, our certified school counselors at Connections Academy® help each student learn more about themselves and provide guidance on setting up internships and other college preparatory steps. Learn more about the ways online school counselors support students.