Husky Interest Assessment

Undecided on a major? Take the Husky Interest Assessment below by selecting common activities that are of interest to you and then review from a list of potential majors to choose from.

The scores shown were calculated based on your answers.
Click the "Show Description" link next to each category to learn more.

Realistic "The Do-ers" Show Description

Prefer to work with objects and things.
Enjoy being physically active, repairing equipment, rebuilding cars, fixing electrical things, solving mechanical problems, playing sports, and working outdoors.
Enjoy creating things with their hands and using tools and machines.
May enjoy working with large, powerful machines like tractors. Prefer precision machinery such as X-ray or electronic equipment.

Investigative "The Thinkers" Show Description

Have a strong desire to understand cause and effect and solve puzzles and problems.
Often work in jobs that are scientific in nature. Their work often involves the analysis of data, using formulas, graphs and numbers.
Enjoy using computers, solving math problems, interpreting formulas, and thinking abstractly.
Prefer to work independently with minimum supervision.

Artistic "The Creators" Show Description

Prefer to be expressive and like the opportunity to create new things and be innovative.
Typically do not like structure or conformity.
Prefer to use their imagination and be creative.
Enjoy activities such as: writing, poetry, photography, designing, singing, acting, dancing, painting, attending theaters and exhibits, and reading.

Social "The Helpers" Show Description

Prefer to work with others with the team approach to problem solving.
Enjoy teaching, caring for others, volunteering, mediating disputes, meeting new people, and working in groups.
Highly verbal, express themselves well, and get along well in groups.
Describe themselves as cooperative, friendly, and understanding.

Enterprising "The Persuaders" Show Description

Enjoy selling and promoting, having power and status, giving talks and speeches, and leading groups.
Enjoy influencing others and being in a leadership position.
Often use their skills to influence others.
Often enjoy discussing politics and competitive activities. Self-confident, talkative and energetic.

Conventional "The Organizers" Show Description

Prefer orderly, systematic work such as keeping records, and organizing written and numerical materials according to a plan.
Like to see things run efficiently and smoothly.
Pay attention to administrative details.
Enjoy working with numbers, using a computer, keeping accurate records, and organizing.