They can be about anything--"What's your learning style?"
"How was your experience at McDonald's?"
"What Disney Princess are you?"
"What's your actual age?"
You get the idea.
So, because of my penchant for taking quizzes and surveys, I was actually somewhat excited to take the LASSI. The LASSI is a self-survey that rates your study skills, motivation, and various other aspects of your personality. Supposedly, it's a good predictor of how well you will do in college.
After 80 questions regarding how much I enjoy self-testing, taking notes, and staying awake in class, I recieved my results.
And they were complete BS.
I agreed with some of what they said...The test said I was motivated and had a good attitude about school. Those things are true. School is my number one priority--it's why I'm here, after all. It also praised me on my "Information Processing Skills" (my brain works, WOW, good job), my "Concentration" (that year of behavioral therapy paid off), oh, and we musn't forget--I am excellent at "Selecting Main Ideas." (I should certainly hope so. I've been selecting main ideas since what, 1st grade?)
But the rest of the test said that I needed to work on my study skills and time management. I completely disagree. I do not need to write my own tests or make flashcards to learn material. I simply go to class, read my notes, and do the assignments. That's what works for me. And as for time management, my schedule changes every day. I can't set out a "block of time every week" to study. Between ballroom, fashion board, and DZ, I'm always doing something different.
According to the LASSI, I should have flunked everything already. But guess what? I have a 4.0.
Stick that in your juice box and suck it, LASSI.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
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