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Students who are uncertain about major selection or career path can seek
guidance by discussing these issues with a career counselor. If deemed
appropriate, the counselor may suggest that the student take an
assessment test. A description of these tests follow.
Self-Directed Search (SDS): This
self-scorable booklet allows students to rate themselves in several different
areas, including interests, abilities and experiences. The results provide a
preliminary framework for understanding interest patterns as they relate to
occupations and fields of study. It is a shorter version of the SII described
below.
Strong Interest Inventory (SII): This assessment instrument helps
students identify interest patterns and work environments that are appealing to
them. The results of the inventory provide a framework for understanding
interest patterns as they relate to occupations and fields of study. This test
is taken on a computer in our Career Library and costs $6.50. Reserve an hour or
so to take the test. The testing must be followed up with a counseling
appointment at which the results will be discussed.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): The MBTI is a personality assessment
that allows the student to better understand how the personality functions best.
It is a self-awareness tool that allows us to make more informed decisions based
on the many facets of our personalities. This test is taken on a computer in our
Career Library and costs $4.75. Reserve an hour or so to take the test. The
testing must then be followed up with a counseling appointment at which the
results will be discussed.
Many students take both the SII and MBTI on the same day. Both test results are
then discussed in the subsequent counseling appointment.
Computer-based Guidance Program
(Any interested student can use CHOICES: no counselor appointment is
required).
CHOICES: CHOICES is a computer-assisted career assessment program that
focuses on interests, experiences and work-related values. It provides job
titles and descriptions, employment outlook information, as well as information
on colleges and universities across the U.S., graduate schools and the degree
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