StrengthsQuest^®– Developed and administered by the Gallup Organization, StrengthsQuest utilizes a 30 minute, on-line assessment survey to reveal five “themes of talent.”  It gives students ideas about how to utilize their strengths in academics, extra-curricular activities, personal and professional relationships, and careers.  More information can be found at StrengthsQuest's website. 

Principia has arranged for discounted fees for this self-discovery tool ($15 – test code only; $29 – book AND test code).  Contact ACA (aca@principia.edu) to sign-up. 

Focus 2^® -- Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career and education planning tool.  You can use Focus 2 to help understand your values, skills, and interests … to explore academic majors … to investigate various internship and career fields … and to help make better career decisions.  Here’s a link to the Focus 2 website.

There is a one-time fee of $19 to set up an account.  Once you have an account, you can go back as often as you wish to review your results and to explore new opportunities.  Contact ACA at aca@principia.edu to set up your account.

Campbell Interest and Skill Survey^® -- This self-assessment tool, administered by Pearson Associates, analyzes self-reported interests and skills, and categorizes results into seven “Orientation Scales” – influencing, organizing, helping, creating, analyzing, producing, and adverturing.  It also connects you with extensive government and private web-based resources about various occupational fields. 

Principia has arranged for discounted access codes for the C.I.S.S. tool ($13).  Contact ACA (aca@principia.edu) to receive your access code.