Hey there, I'm still undecided on what I might want to major in. Are there any free online major quizzes that are reliable and might help give me an idea of what might be a suitable field for me?
Absolutely! Exploring and narrowing down potential fields of interests is an essential part of the college application process, and taking online quizzes can be a fun and informative way to learn more about yourself and your career interests.
One online quiz that many students find useful is the College Majors 101 Quiz. This website provides a comprehensive overview and exploration of different potential majors. However, remember that this is merely used as a tool for guidance and should not definitively govern your choices.
Another worthwhile resource could be the Career Interests Game offered by the University of Missouri's Career Center. This quiz uses Holland Code/RIASEC theory, which categorizes careers into six types (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional): it could be really useful to learn more about what kind of career environments are likely to align with your interests.
Lastly, CollegeVine offers a School Explorer tool which, while not a quiz, is a very useful resource in researching different majors and the colleges that offer them. This could be useful to you as an addition to any quizzes you take.
Take the results of these quizzes with a grain of salt though; they're meant to give you an idea of careers that might fit you well, but they might not represent the full range of possibilities. Continue exploring different fields on your own as well, and consider reaching out to professionals in fields of interest to better understand whether you might like a particular major.
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