Is College the Right Path for You?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Is College the Right Path for You?
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About This Quiz

College used to be the ideal path of choice for starting a career, creating wealth and finding a future to impress your friends and family members. Nowadays, people are beginning to develop their paths through other means, such as blogging and creating startup companies. 

If you are thinking about going to college, remember there are a wide variety of colleges to choose from. Of course, one of the biggest obstacles adults face when it comes to college is tuition costs. Yearly costs for colleges can range from under $5,000, all the way up to $100,000. If you're super smart (or very lucky), you might be able to attend college for free through various types of scholarships.

If you're undecided about a college, don't worry, because many people are in the same boat as you. In fact, there is usually quite a bit of pressure when it comes to choosing a college major right away, as this serves as the foundation for your future career. But you don't need to decide on a major just yet, because all we want to know right now is if college is right for you! So take this quiz to find out!


Would you have a job while you go to college, or would it conflict with your study habits?
No, I wouldn't want to have a job.
I would want a small job on the side.
I'm not really sure yet.
Yes, I would definitely want a job.
During an average week, how much time do you set aside for reading and studying?
Over 10 hours
Between 8-10 hours
Between 5-8 hours
Less than 5 hours
Have you picked out a major?
I definitely know what I want to study in college.
I want to study one subject, but my parents want me to go down a different path.
I have a few ideas in my head.
I have no idea what my major is going to be.

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Some people take a few years off before going to college. Is this something that appeals to you?
No, not really
Maybe
Absolutely
A little bit
There are lots of great things about college, but what would be the best part for you?
Studying
Friendships
Sports
Nothing sounds great about college.
Extracurricular activities: super fun or a waste of time?
Super fun!
I'm not really sure yet.
I would join just one sport or extracurricular activity.
This certainly sounds better than college itself.

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How long of a commute are you willing to put up with to go to your college of choice?
Over an hour
Between 30-60 minutes
Between 15-30 minutes
Under 15 minutes
What type of degree are you looking to get?
Doctorate
Master's
Bachelor's
Associate's
Do you think Ivy League schools are worth the hype?
It's worth it for me to go to an Ivy League school.
I would have to think about this more.
I don't think Ivy League schools are right for me.
What's an Ivy League school?

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Everyone fears something about college, but what scares you the most?
Tuition costs
Difficulty of classes
Lack of free time
Everything
Would you rather live in a dorm or your own apartment?
I would rather have my own apartment.
I would love to live in a college dorm.
I would rather live with my parents/guardians.
I would choose a different living arrangement.
If you were failing a class in college, would you drop the course or talk to your teacher?
I would definitely talk to my teacher about this.
I would silently keep trying to improve my grades.
I'm not sure what I would do.
I would just drop the class.

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Think carefully now! How many classes would you want to take per semester?
Over 6
3-4 classes
4-5 classes
1-2 classes
There are many different electives to take in college, but which of the following speaks to you the most?
Business Analysis
Social Psychology
World Geography
Art History
Is it better to go to a college that is the right fit for you, or to one where all of your friends are going?
It's better to go to a college that is the right fit for me.
My friends are a bigger priority for me.
Both are equally important.
I don't think college is that important.

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On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the highest), how much do you enjoy learning about new things in life?
9-10
7-8
4-6
1-3
Would you want to pursue a double major in college, or does this sound like way too much work?
I would love to pursue a double major.
I don't know, that sounds really hard.
This sounds expensive.
Absolutely not!
Where is your ideal place for studying?
A library
My home
A coffee shop
A friend's house

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Would it be more fun for you to study abroad?
No thanks, I want to stay in the US.
I would love to do both.
I would love to study abroad.
Studying abroad wouldn't make college more fun for me.
Do you learn better when you study by yourself or within a study group?
By myself
It doesn't matter to me.
Within a study group
Neither
Are you the type of person who learns new subjects quickly?
I definitely learn things quickly.
I think I'm faster than the average person.
It depends on the subject.
It takes quite a bit of time for me to learn something new.

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Uh-oh! You're running a little late to your first class of the day. Is it better to just skip it altogether?
No way, I would still go to the class.
I would skip the first class and go to the next class.
It depends on how late I am.
I would take the whole day off.
Picture this: You're beginning your third year of college, and you're suddenly having second thoughts about your major. What would you do?
I would promptly change my major to something else.
I would just continue with the major.
I would take some time off to think about what I really want to do.
I would just drop out of school.
College students are usually on a budget. Which of these classic college meals would you most likely cook for yourself?
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Beans and rice
Ham and cheese sandwich
Ramen

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There's no right or wrong answer, but would you rather attend a community college, a trade school or a university?
University
Community college
Trade school
I have no idea.
There are many aspects of a college class, but what's the one thing that makes a particular class fun for you?
The material itself
The friends I get to hang out with in class
The enthusiasm of the teacher
I'm still trying to figure this out.
When you receive a homework assignment, do you tend to complete it right away, or right before it's due?
Right away
Not right away, but not at the last minute
Right before it's due
Ugh, homework?

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Some college classes are very short while others can last for 3 hours or more! Which do you prefer?
The length of the class doesn't bother me at all.
I prefer short classes.
I prefer long classes.
I don't like school in general.
If you had to write a 10-page essay, would you take baby steps to complete this assignment, or write the whole thing in one night?
I would write the whole thing in one night.
I would definitely take baby steps on this type of assignment.
It depends on what I'm going to write about.
I can't stand essays.
Your college friends are inviting you to a party tonight, but you've got a heavy workload of assignments to finish. What would you do?
I would skip the party and focus on my work.
I would work on some of the assignments and still go to the party.
I would go to the party, but I wouldn't stay too long.
I would forget about the assignments and go to the party.

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