What University Should I Go To? Quiz

1. What size university do you prefer?

A large university with many students and numerous resources.

A medium-sized university that balances resources with a sense of community.

Size doesn't matter as long as the university meets my academic needs.

2. Which statement best describes your academic aspirations?

To be part of a world-renowned intellectual legacy.

To explore innovative and diverse fields of study.

To excel in a highly competitive and prestigious environment.

To contribute to a collaborative and community-driven setting.

3. Which research opportunities do you find most attractive?

Cutting-edge humanities and social sciences.

Environmental and sustainability projects.

Biomedical and technological research.

Agricultural and rural development studies.

4. Which extracurricular activities are you most interested in?

Classical music and arts.

Outdoor sports and adventure.

Debate and Model UN.

Volunteer work and social clubs.

5. What kind of academic culture do you prefer?

Intellectual rigor and tradition.

Diverse and innovative learning.

Competitive and high-achieving.

Collaborative and community-oriented.

6. Which type of university environment excites you the most?

A historic and globally esteemed institution.

A vibrant and modern campus in a lively city.

A prestigious and research-focused atmosphere.

A serene and nature-filled campus.

7. What type of learning environment do you thrive in?

Large lecture halls with high-profile professors.

Smaller, seminar-style classes that offer interactive learning.

Hands-on learning opportunities like labs, workshops, or co-op programs.

8. How important are extracurricular activities and campus life to you?

Very important; I want a vibrant campus life with diverse activities and clubs.

Somewhat important; I'm interested but it's not a deal-breaker.

Not very important; I'm more focused on academic pursuits.

9. What are your academic interests or intended major?

STEM fields like engineering, mathematics, or sciences.

Humanities or social sciences, such as psychology, history, or literature.

Professional programs like business, law, or medicine.

10. Which type of campus environment do you find most appealing?

A bustling urban setting with lots of activities and public transport.

A suburban campus with a good balance of nature and city access.

The environment is less important than the academic programs offered.

11. What do you want to do for a living?

I have seriously given no thought to it.

I might do marine biology.

Play in a rock and roll band!

Be an actress or singer.

12. What do you like to do during your spare time?

Playing my favorite sport.

Learning a new skill.

Doing my homework.

Partying with my friends.

13. What was your favorite part about school?

Hand-on learning opportunities.

Math and Science classes.

Big sports events and seminars.

Great time spent with friends.

14. Where do you want to be living when you get older?

Massachusetts.

Just somewhere near home, I am not sure.

Southern Maryland is a very beautiful place.

New York, close to Broadway.

15. In class, the teacher is not there. For some reason, the principal forgot to get a sub. But the principal might come to check on you later. What do you do?

Talk with my friends the whole time.

In any case, the principal is unlikely to check on me, so leave the room.

Catch up on next week's assignment.

Write down lyrics to punk songs.

16. You just got your report cards! What does yours say?

A B in everything else and an A in music.

I am on the dean's list because of my straight As!

Straight Cs—possibly one or two Ds.

Bs and Cs, but at least I made it!

17. It's Saturday night, and you have nothing to do. How would you entertain yourself?

This would never happen to me. I go out with friends all the time.

I'd watch TV.

Listen to rock and practice my music.

I would probably just curl up and read a book.

18. How is your family's financial situation?

We're still paying last month's debts.

We're rich to send me to a good college, but not much past that.

My dad recently bought me a car, and we are extremely wealthy!

We're pretty well-off.

19. Your friends would say that you are:

Loud, theatrical.

Punk, musical.

Shy, sweet.

Lazy, dumb.

20. What do you want your college to be like, size-wise?

A bit large, but not as crowded as a public school.

Massive, that is how you enter the real world!

Small, to allow me to meet everyone.

I will only need to go there for necessities, so it will not matter.