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Career DNA: the interest and major test for high school students

Thirty quick statements reveal what truly energizes you. In five minutes you get your interest profile, the university majors that match it and the Canadian high school courses that open the door to them.

Career DNA is a guidance tool based on the widely used six-type interest model (RIASEC). It is not a scientific psychometric assessment or a final career decision; we recommend reviewing your result with a school counsellor or one of our advisors.

How it works

  1. Answer all 30 statements honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.
  2. Enter your contact details to unlock your result.
  3. See your top three interest types, matching university majors and the courses to take in Grades 11 and 12.
Statement 1I enjoy taking a device apart to understand how it works.
Statement 2I lose track of time watching a science documentary.
Statement 3In my free time I create something: drawings, music, videos or writing.
Statement 4Friends usually come to me when they have a problem.
Statement 5I like taking the lead in group projects.
Statement 6I plan my homework and schedule and keep them organized.
Statement 7Working in a lab, a workshop or out in the field appeals to me more than a classroom.
Statement 8I enjoy solving math or science problems.
Statement 9I look for ways to do things differently from everyone else.
Statement 10One day I want a job that touches people's lives, like a teacher, doctor or psychologist.
Statement 11I am good at explaining an idea and persuading others.
Statement 12Working with numbers, tables and lists does not tire me.
Statement 13Sports, outdoor activities or physical work give me energy.
Statement 14I often ask "Why?" and keep researching until I find the answer.
Statement 15I follow content about art, design or fashion.
Statement 16I would like to take part in volunteering and community projects.
Statement 17I dream of starting my own business or managing a project.
Statement 18I do better in tasks with clear rules and instructions.
Statement 19Coding, building robots or constructing things interests me.
Statement 20I read on my own to learn a new topic in depth.
Statement 21In presentations or projects I like to take on the visual design.
Statement 22I enjoy meeting and understanding people from different cultures.
Statement 23Money, economics and how companies grow interest me.
Statement 24I check every detail before I finish a task.
Statement 25I feel most satisfied by work with a concrete, tangible result.
Statement 26Running experiments, collecting data and drawing conclusions excites me.
Statement 27I like open-ended assignments that call for creativity.
Statement 28I make sure everyone on the team is happy.
Statement 29I would like to join debate, Model UN or the student council.
Statement 30Making a budget and tracking my spending is enjoyable for me.

Your Career DNA is ready!

You have answered all 30 statements. Your interest profile, matching university majors and recommended Canadian high school courses are one step away.

Last step: enter your details to see your result

Your result opens on screen as soon as you submit, and a copy goes to our advisor, so we can review suitable Canadian high schools and a course plan with you, free of charge.

We use your details only to contact you about your result. We never share them with third parties.

Your Career DNA

Ontario course codes are shown; every province offers equivalent senior courses.

How a Canadian high school helps this profile

In Canadian high schools students choose many of their own courses, and universities look closely at the relevant senior courses from the last two years. Choosing the right courses in Grades 11 and 12 leads directly to your target major. Use the school finder to shortlist schools with strong programs in these subjects.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Career DNA test?

Career DNA is a free 30-statement interest test for students aged about 12 to 18. It uses the six-type RIASEC model (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional) to show your strongest interest areas, matching university majors and the Canadian high school courses that support them.

Is the result a final career decision?

No. The test is a guidance tool, not a scientific psychometric assessment. Interests change with experience, so we recommend discussing your result with a school counsellor or one of our advisors.

Why do course choices in Grades 11 and 12 matter in Canada?

Canadian universities usually admit students based on their senior (Grade 12, sometimes Grade 11) courses. Many programs require specific prerequisites; for example engineering typically requires Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Chemistry and Physics, so choosing the right courses early keeps your options open.

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