When I'm not very good at anything in life. Any test thats free because I don't have alot of money to my name at the moment, and I dont want to start any debt.
2006-08-01 17:49:04 · 11 answers · asked by mrocks2007 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
If you go to your local DVRS (division of rehabilitative something or other services, same place as unemployment i think) or to a high school they can give you a Career Aptitude test. That is one way, but that is kind of a load of donkey poop because I took it and it said I should be a teacher and I don't like kids. What I go by is this: Whatever you will wake up every day, and do for free is what you should be doing. Something you are PASSIONATE about and LOVE doing. For example, I try to help people, and analyze everything and everyone in my life, and to try to understand why they do some of the things they do, so, I'm a Psychology major. It is something I do without being paid to do it, and I'm Passionate about it. If you LOVE something enough you will work hard to be good at it. Think about what classes you had in HS that you loved too. If you are happy in what you do, you will be happy in life.
Good luck! Always do what makes you happy, (and don't doubt community colleges, they are pretty sweet sometimes)
p.s. Someone above mentioned Myers Briggs, this test is SUPER accurate, you can find a pretty accurate version online. However, It won't tell you what exactly to do, just where your personality generaly leans, and is also a great tool to examine youreslf in general!
I'm an INFP :-)
2006-08-01 17:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by sandybeachsheets 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found that I had no idea what I wanted to major in until I had been in the workforce and tried a few jobs and found what iliked and didn't like. Also, because of working first, i had $ saved up and didn't have to go into debt.
I have heard that it is better to specialize in today's job market (i.e. do finance or accounting rather than business) and that there are too many engineering degrees out there. Don't take my word for it though.
2006-08-02 00:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Nitris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest taking the Myer-Briggs personality test. It's available for a nominal fee - less than $20.
Contact a counselor at the local high school or college. They're always willing to help.
2006-08-02 00:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In career classes in most colleges, they may offer the Meyers-Briggs test. That test helps to find out what you'd be good at doing based on preferences, etc. I don't believe you aren't good at anything in life, you are not looking at yourself with honesty. What do you love to do? Is there a way to make money at that?
2006-08-02 00:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pick a major!!! The majority of college students change majors at LEAST twice during their college career. Just go your freshman year and take all your core classes. Core classes are meant to introduce you to various fields as well as teach you the basics. After your freshman year you will have a much better idea of what you enjoyed, etc. and will be better informed to pick a major.
2006-08-02 00:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's bound to be SOMETHING you're good at. Think about it long and hard.
If that fails, read a college board book about majors and/or financial aid (they're separate). they have TONS of books out that will help you with any college-related problem. they're very helpful.
good luck!
2006-08-02 00:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by belleswan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the basics out of the way first, then think about a major.
2006-08-02 00:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Tickle Test.
http://web.tickle.com/shop/
2006-08-02 00:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by pebble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the library and check out a book on aptitude.
Or pursue what interests you most. You don't have to be good at it, you just have to love it.
2006-08-02 00:54:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do something you are passionate about. something that will make you happy
2006-08-02 00:53:28 · answer #10 · answered by S.P. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋