Life Skills Quiz

Will Other Universities Prepare You Like HPU? Take this 5 Question Quiz to Find Out.

Everyone needs a friend in their corner to cheer them on. At HPU, we have an ecosystem of support for you, including your own personal Success Coach.

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Do you want to experience opportunities usually reserved for upperclassmen, such as excellent housing and research opportunities, during your first year?

Yes – I don’t want to have to wait until I’m an upperclassman to snag an excellent housing assignment, find stellar academic research opportunities or meet Apple Co-Founder and HPU Innovator in Residence Steve Wozniak.

No – I want to be seen as just a number at a big school where I’m invisible.

Freshmen are surrounded by experiences and mentors that begin shaping their future as soon as they arrive on campus. At most other schools, only upperclassmen students are allowed to participate in undergraduate research opportunities, but not at HPU! HPU’s Research Rookies Program allows students to participate in important research opportunities beginning freshman year! You’ll be expected to work hard, but when we admit you, we commit to your success.

HPU’s probably not the right school for you. Our students are engaged in small classes and unique opportunities with mentors from their first day on campus! Thanks to these experiences, they know how to work well in teams and create impact in the world.

Are you worried about finding your dream job after graduation?

Yes – I want to ensure I get top value for my college education.

No – I’m not worried about this.

Don’t worry – 99% of High Point University’s graduates begin employment or begin studying at their preferred graduate school within 180 days of graduation. That's 14 points above the national average!

It's OK if launching your career isn't top of mind right now, but it will be important to you sooner than you think! HPU will surround you with the resources you need to excel after college. In fact, 99% of our graduates are employed or in graduate school within 180 days of graduation. That's 14 points above the national average.

Harry Potter had Dumbledore. Miley Cyrus had Dolly Parton. How important is it for you to have a mentor who could help you through the unknown process of your first year of college?

Very important – I want my first year to be a positive experience.

Somewhat important – I would appreciate learning from a mentor from time to time when I need a little help.

Not important – I don’t need to learn about important resources or opportunities in college.

That’s what Success Coaches are for! You’ll have your own when you arrive to campus.

We appreciate your independence! You will have support when you need it here on campus.

We’ve seen how mentorship can benefit all students. Soon you can experience this as well!

Are you concerned about not yet knowing what you want to major in? Maybe mom or dad have been urging you to decide?

Yes – I’d like guidance selecting the right major for me.

Maybe – I think I know what I want my major to be but I’m not completely sure.

No – I know what I want to major in and will not change my mind.

No problem – HPU’s Project Discovery is designed to do just that. Your Success Coach will guide you through an 8-step process to help you determine your academic fit.

No problem – Nationally, most students end up changing their major at least once. That’s why HPU provides a wide a variety of majors, a Success Coach and a pathway that helps determine the best major for you.

Congratulations! You’re ahead of the game since, nationally, most students end up changing their major. Your Success Coach at High Point will be based on your major and they’ll know all about that field of study.

Did you know that employers list “Life Skills” as a top qualification for candidates, and that graduate schools look for candidates who stand out from the crowd?

Yes – I am aware that employers and graduate schools want candidates who are flexible, coachable, hardworking and have the ability to work with others.

No – But I want to make sure I’m prepared to be successful after college.

Great! While employers report that most colleges don’t prepare students with Life Skills, it’s our passion at HPU. You’re going to love your freshman year in the President’s First-Year Seminar on Life Skills where he’ll talk about these very things that are essential to finding success after graduation. Data also shows that 99% of students are employed or furthering their education within 180 days of graduating. That's 14 points higher than the national average!

Don’t worry! While employers report that most colleges don’t prepare students with Life Skills, it’s our passion at HPU. That’s why 99% of students are employed or furthering their education within 180 days of graduating, which is 14 points higher than the national average! You’ll learn about life skills as a freshman through The President’s Seminar, where you’ll focus on preparing for lifelong success after college as soon as you arrive to campus.