Choosing a college major can feel huge, but you do not have to guess. A clear starting point helps you connect your interests, strengths, and school goals to paths that make sense for you.
NexRise™ for students ages 12-18
Find the right college path
Get clear on your strengths, school-to-university options, and the degrees that fit you best. No account is required to start, and it only takes about 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 minutes
English · United States
4.3/5 · 54 ratings
What You Get — Free, Forever
No subscription required. Your results and account are yours to keep.
Personality & Career Profile
Discover your work style, strengths, and the career fields that match your personality.
Top Career Matches
Get a ranked list of occupations aligned to your profile, drawn from 3,039 ESCO occupations.
€10 Platform Wallet
Receive a €10 credit automatically added to your account after you complete the assessment.
7-Day NexPlanner Trial
Get full access to NexPlanner, the interactive career path wizard, for 7 days after sign-up.
How It Works
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Start the Assessment
Click the button and complete the 15-minute assessment. No account is needed to begin.
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Create Your Free Account
After you finish, create a free account to save your results and unlock the full career report.
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Explore Your Career Report
See your personality profile, top career matches, and a clearer plan for your next steps.
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Follow Your Path
Use NexPlanner, marketplace services, and extra tools to take action on your career goals.
~15 minutes · No account needed to start
Why It Matters
For many students, the pressure is not just about picking a major — it is about SAT and ACT prep, scholarships, FAFSA, and deciding between college, trade school, or another route. NexRise™ helps make that process feel simpler and less overwhelming.
When you understand how you learn, work, and solve problems, it becomes easier to choose classes, explore majors, and build a plan for life after high school. You can also read our methodology to see how the assessment works.
Our Methodology
Read full methodologyScientifically Validated Tool for the United States of America (the), built on Work Adjustment Theory, RIASEC, and Allport’s Trait Structure. Backed by 7+ years of academic research, EU GDPR compliance, Dual O*NET and ESCO mapping, 1,000+ roles, and 2,797 validated career paths. Learn more in our methodology.
NexRise™ is a youth career assessment for students ages 12-18 in the United States of America (the). It helps students explore academic strengths, college major fit, and career directions using Work Adjustment Theory, RIASEC, and Allport’s Trait Structure. Read the full methodology at our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is NexRise™ for?
NexRise™ is for secondary and high school students and university applicants ages 12-18 who want help with academic success, the school-to-university transition, and choosing the right degree path.
Do I need an account to start?
No account is required to start. You can begin and complete the assessment first, and then create a free account after finishing if you want to save your results and unlock the full career report.
How is this assessment scientifically validated?
NexRise™ is built on Work Adjustment Theory, Holland’s RIASEC model, and Allport’s Trait Structure. It also uses dual-taxonomy mapping across O*NET and ESCO, with 2,797 validated career progression paths to support career guidance. You can read the methodology for the full framework.
Is this based on research used in the United States?
Yes. The assessment is informed by comprehensive research and analysis of available resources in the United States of America (the), including the O*NET taxonomy, BLS student career guidance, and academic psychometric research on interest and personality models. The wording and scoring approach are designed for U.S. students ages 12-18.
How should I use my results for college planning?
Use your results to compare majors, think about careers that fit your strengths, and talk with a counselor, parent, or teacher about your next steps. The report can help you narrow down options before you apply, choose classes, or explore scholarships.
What happens after I finish the assessment?
After you finish, you can create a free account to save your results and get the full report. You will also unlock a €10 Platform Wallet bonus and a 7-day NexPlanner trial so you can start planning your path right away.
Classification Databases & Reference Standards
O*NET
NexPath uses the O*NET occupational taxonomy as a reference database for classification, research, and career mapping in the United States of America (the).
ESCO
NexPath uses the ESCO taxonomy as a reference database for classification, research, and occupation-to-skill mapping in the United States of America (the).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
NexPath may also reference the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook as a labor-market research database for informational context.
*Disclaimer: NexPath is an independent career discovery platform. Occupational mappings are provided for classification and informational purposes only. NexPath is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with these national or regional public agencies.
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