Student Career Assessment

Why Take a “Student Career Assessment”?

Conducting a Student Career Assessment means supporting a student during a pivotal moment when their choices will shape their future. After an initial career path that may have been disappointing or unsuitable, it is essential to take a step back and consider new possible paths.

Higher education represents a significant investment, both in terms of time and money, and should be undertaken with clarity and confidence.

The Student Career Assessment helps students clarify their current motivations, identify their strengths and interests, explore alternative paths, and develop a new, coherent, and inspiring plan. It is also a way to restore meaning to their efforts, regain confidence, and turn an apparent setback into a true springboard.

Get to know yourself better so you can start again on a solid foundation that is aligned with your personality.
Understanding the reasons for failure, whether related to oneself and/or the study environment
Explore other fields and careers related to your skills and aspirations.
Develop a realistic and motivating plan that is tailored to your career path.

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Testimonial from Marie-Pierre, mother of Maxence

“When my son Maxence failed his first year of law school, he was completely lost, and I was afraid he would lose confidence in himself. So we decided to have him take a Student Career Assessment. This assessment helped him take a step back, identify his strengths, and find degree programs better suited to his personality. Today, he’s moving forward with a new direction, motivated and confident. His failure in law school has become a springboard to a fresh start.”

The importance of the reorientation project for Monmaster

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Developing a solid career transition plan is an essential step toward successfully gaining admission to a master’s program. The Student Career Assessment serves as a crucial starting point: it allows students to clarify their motivations, highlight their strengths, and define a coherent academic and professional plan. In an environment of increasingly competitive admissions, a well-defined plan helps students avoid making choices by default, boosts their confidence, and strengthens their application. It serves as a true springboard for enrolling in the right program and shaping a future they’ve chosen rather than one they’ve been forced to accept.

How does the “Student Career Assessment” work?

"Student Career Assessment"
Essential Plan

One-hour meeting between the student and a career counseling consultant.

Completion of 4 tests (1.5 hours):

Test of the 34 figures of destiny,
32 Personality Preferences® Test,
Harmony® 16 Soft Skills Assessment.
Multiple Intelligences Test.

Meeting to discuss the results of the " Career Assessment , " attended by the student and their parents (1 hour).

Submission of a detailed written summary.

"Student Career Assessment"
Essential+ Package

Meeting between the student and a career change consultant (1 hour)

Completion of 6 tests (2.5 hours):

Testing the 10 Sens® values,
Test of the 34 figures of destiny,
Needs® Pro: A Test of 8 Professional Needs,
32 Personality Preferences® Test,
Harmony® 16 Soft Skills Assessment,
Multiple Intelligences Test.

Presentation of results, including three suggested paths for reorientation (academic and career options) (1.5 hours).

Searching for and selecting schools and programs.

The student presents the project to the parents, with input from the consultant (1 hour).

Submission of a detailed written summary.

A comprehensive e-book to help you choose the right college major.

Free "Parents " e-book.

* If a test has already been taken, it can be taken again to update the results based on the young person's progress.

Career change assessment for students with academic guidance and career counseling support in Paris and Lyon.

🎁 Free Parent Ebook

The free parent ebook offers a series of questions and practical exercises to be done alone or as a couple. Its goal is to help parents question their own ideas about educational guidance, identify their biases or implicit expectations, and open themselves up to other perspectives. This perspective allows parents to support their children in a more relaxed manner, promoting listening, trust, and constructive dialogue about their choices for the future.

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The contents of the summary of the "Student Orientation Report"

Reorientation assessment for high school students with personalized academic guidance and career counseling support.

Overview of the Context of the “Student Guidance Assessment”
Detailed test results,
The fields of study to focus on,
20 career ideas that could suit the student
An action plan to validate the reorientation project (subjects to study, type of internship to complete, extracurricular activities to prioritize).

The Benefits of the “Student Career Assessment” for Parents

The Student Career Assessment reassures parents during a period often marked by disappointment and uncertainty. It allows them to ensure that their child does not remain stuck in a situation of failure or on a path that is not right for them. By investing in this assessment, they avoid costly academic drift and support their child in developing a new, more fluid and coherent plan. It is also a way to re-establish communication, understand their child’s current aspirations, and encourage them to pursue a realistic path that offers a promising future and builds confidence.

The Benefits of the “Student Career Assessment” for Students

For students, the Student Guidance Assessment is a pivotal step that transforms failure or hesitation into an opportunity. It helps them clarify what went wrong, identify their talents and true interests, and explore new, more suitable paths. This process restores confidence, helps them regain motivation, and provides a solid foundation for building a coherent plan. Students can then look to the future with greater peace of mind, gain maturity, and rediscover a sense of purpose in their efforts. The assessment thus becomes a true springboard toward a future they choose rather than one they are forced to accept.

The essential addition to plan for: Preparing your Master's admission application

At ORIENTACTION, we offer a comprehensive service to help students put together their master's degree application. This support includes:

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Writing and optimizing your resume

Highlighting experiences, skills, and academic projects.

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The cover letter

Tailored to each application, clear, personalized, and compelling.

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Structuring the admission file

The true heart of the academic and professional project.

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Preparing for the oral exam

A decisive step for many selective master's programs.

A master's application should reflect much more than academic results. It should highlight the coherence of the project, the candidate's maturity, their genuine motivation, as well as their commitment and ability to succeed in the chosen program. A well-constructed application guarantees that you will maximize your chances of being accepted into the master's program that matches your aspirations and prepare for your future with confidence.

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Testimonials from students who have received support

“I had chosen medicine because it seemed like the obvious choice, but I quickly realized it wasn’t for me. The Student Career Assessment helped me understand my true motivations and consider other paths. Now I know which direction to take, and I feel relieved to have found a path that suits me better.”
Sarah, after her first year of medical school

“After failing my law studies, I had a lot of self-doubt and didn’t know what to do. The Student Career Assessment helped me take a step back, recognize my strengths, and discover other possible paths. It restored my confidence, and I’m leaving with a clearer and more realistic plan.”
Thomas, after his first year of law school

“The prep program taught me a lot, but I couldn’t seem to envision my future. The Student Career Assessment helped me identify my strengths and develop a coherent plan, free from the pressure I was feeling. Today, I feel more at ease and, above all, more motivated, because I have a clear direction that’s right for me.”
Élise, after studying literature at a preparatory school

“I had been accepted into an engineering school, but I wasn’t happy with what I was learning. Through the Student Career Assessment, I discovered other fields where my skills could really be put to good use. I realized that changing paths wasn’t a failure, but an opportunity. I feel much more confident about the future.”
Adrien after engineering school

“I thought studying sports science would be the right path, but I quickly realized it didn’t align with my deepest desires. You can enjoy playing a sport without wanting to make it your career. The Student Career Assessment helped me better understand my values and find a new direction. Today, I feel reassured: I have a clear plan, and I know why I’m going back to school.”
Camille, after a year studying sports science

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Gardner's 10 Multiple Intelligences Test

Traditional education tends to value certain forms of intelligence over others, which can lead to some talents remaining unexplored.
This multiple intelligences test is designed to help you identify your strengths in these different areas.

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