High school aptitude test
A high school aptitude test helps you understand what you're suited for, not just what you like. These are two different things, and confusing them is one of the most common mistakes in guidance.
Aptitudes, not just interests: the difference
Interests are what attracts you. Aptitudes are what you do well naturally. You can love music (interest) but have an analytical mind (aptitude): two signals pushing in different directions. Good guidance keeps them together.
What our aptitude test measures
- Creative — inventing, imagining, creating. Pushes towards art, music, languages.
- Analytical — logic, numbers, problems. Pushes towards the scientific and technical-scientific tracks.
- Social — relationships, helping others. Pushes towards human sciences, healthcare, tourism.
- Practical — working with your hands, building. Pushes towards technical and vocational schools.
- Adventurous — novelty, challenges. Pushes towards languages, tourism, transport.
- Organised — order, planning. Pushes towards administration and construction.
Why we combine aptitudes and grades
The aptitude test alone gives half the picture. An analytical aptitude means little if your maths grades tell another story. That's why our full orientation test doesn't stop at aptitudes: it combines them with real grades, hobbies and aspirations.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an aptitude test and an orientation test?
The aptitude test measures personal predispositions. The orientation test is broader: it combines aptitudes, interests, performance and goals. The first is part of the second.
Are aptitude tests reliable?
They are a useful tool for reflection, not an oracle. They give valid indications when used together with other data such as grades and talks with teachers.