What Influences Our Study and Career Choices?
The process of choosing a field of study or a career is rarely linear or simple. Why? Because it’s shaped by a complex web of influences—both internal and external. 1.
29. September 2025
…the ITB develops specific and general study aptitude tests. We advise universities on all aspects of testing and assessing aptitude and help prospective students to discover and develop their potential.
Our test developers are experts in aptitude assessment. They have at least a master degree in psychology, a certification following the German DIN 33430 and expertise in statistics, psychometry and test development.
We can draw on years of experience with all possible test delivery conditions: paper-based, online, in test centres, at-home-testing or on campus.
Our processes are transparent regarding test development, implementation and evaluation.
Our tests are evaluated according to current scientific standards: We evaluate reliability, validity and participants reactions.
We have a scientific advisory board, are a member of the ITC (International Test Commission) and cooperate with other test developers in scientific research.
We want to improve selection procedures for everyone involved. We take care of the participants, provide free preparation material and support the participants.
The process of choosing a field of study or a career is rarely linear or simple. Why? Because it’s shaped by a complex web of influences—both internal and external. 1.
What are Multiple Mini-Interviews (MIs)? MMIs consist of several short, focused interviews (typically 10–20 minutes each), with different interviewers assessing candidates on specific competencies. Each interview measures a maximum of
Admissions processes have long relied on cognitive aptitude tests and prior academic achievement. These tools are well-validated and effective—but are they enough? There’s growing evidence that personality traits such as