Career fit quiz

Is School Psychologist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the school psychologist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the school psychologist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I care about kids
Statement 2 of 8I like testing and data
Statement 3 of 8I can write clear reports
Statement 4 of 8I stay calm in a crisis
Statement 5 of 8I want a school schedule
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to do graduate school
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 3 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $95,990 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

School psychologists assess students’ learning and behavior, help plan special education services, and support mental health in schools.

  • Assess students for special education
  • Write psychological reports
  • Take part in IEP meetings
  • Design behavior plans
  • Counsel students

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