1. The Strong Interest Inventory College Edition: How This
Report Can Point College Students in the Right Direction
The Strong Interest Inventory College Edition contains important information for High School
juniors, seniors and College Students. This information includes college majors that coincide
with each individual’s test results. Lists of college majors are listed for each test taker, which
coincide with their interests. The Interest Inventory
areas of which college majors are based on include:
Artistic
Students who score high in this area tend to prefer to be self-expressive and enjoy
music, art, design, and writing. Artistic students are known as “creative communicators”
(CPP, 2004).
Investigative
Students who score high in this area tend to prefer to take an analytical approach
involving research, experimentation, or diagnosis. Investigative students are known as
“scientific problem solvers” (CPP, 2004).
Social
Students who score high in this area tend to prefer to take a helping approach by
teaching, developing or taking care of others. Social students are known as “empathetic
helpers” (CPP, 2004).
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2. Enterprising
Students who score high in this area tend to prefer to influence or lead others through
selling the merits of ideas or products. Enterprising students are known as “active
persuaders” (CPP, 2004).
Conventional
Students who score high in this area tend to prefer to approach managing finances,
procedures and data in an organized and orderly way. Conventional students are known
as “careful organizers” (CPP, 2004).
Realistic
Students who score high in this area prefer to take an active hands-on approach
involving construction, mechanical, or outdoor activities. Realistic students are referred
to as “practical doers” (CPP, 2004).
Your college majors are chosen from your top three areas of interest. A few examples of
college majors from the six interest areas listed above are:
Artistic College Majors Include But Are Not Limited To:
Advertising
Architecture
English
Foreign Languages
Journalism
Mass Communication
Investigative College Majors Include But Are Not Limited To:
Biochemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Pre-Medicine
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3. Psychology
Economics
Social College Majors Include But Are Not Limited To:
Counseling
Nursing
Religious Studies
Dietetics/Education
Criminology
Occupational Therapy
Enterprising College Majors Include But Are Not Limited To:
Government
History
Human Resources
Marketing
Political Science
Real Estate
Conventional College Majors Include But Are Not Limited To:
Accounting
Business
Computer Programming
Medical Administration
Information Systems and Technology
Paralegal Studies
Realistic College Majors Include But Are Not Limited To:
Civil Engineering
Computer Technology
Electronics
Law Enforcement
Medical Technology
Physical Fitness and Training
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4. Getting a head start in choosing your college major can be a great asset. Don’t waste time
with classes that do not accrue towards your major. Take The Strong Interest Inventory
College Edition, figure out what college major would best suit you, and make a decision early
and be prepared. If you have children in college, encourage them to take advantage of this
great asset and determine their major, and eventually their best-fit career. This Interest
Inventory not only lists college majors, but also lists your top 10 most relevant careers that best
suit you according to your Strong test results. The Strong Interest Inventory is one of the
most valuable tests in determining careers. To be taken to The Strong Interest Inventory
College Edition, Click Here, or visit our Strong Tests Page where you can find numerous
Strong Assessments to choose from.
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