Question 1

How are abilities assessed?

Accepted Answer

Unlike tests of skills, personality, interests, or values – all of which are influenced by changes over time – abilities are assessed through the actual performance of tasks which measure how easily you can perform those tasks. The aptitude assessment consists of 19 work samples that require the test-taker to follow instructions on the computer screen (reproduced in audio) and then to “do” or “recognize” something in response. The assessment takes approximately 3 hours to complete and can be taken anywhere there is a reliable Internet connection.

Question 2

I’ve done these tests in school - how is this different?

Accepted Answer

This assessment is unlike anything you’ve taken before. It does not rely on your subjective answers about how you solve problems or interact with others. It relies on objective data from work samples.

Question 3

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Our process includes a pre-assessment phone consultation (about 15 minutes), the online assessment of 19 work samples (about 3 hours) and a feedback meeting (2 hours). The online portion can be broken up over several sessions or completed all at once.

Question 4

Where will I do the testing?

Accepted Answer

Most people prefer to do the assessments at home on their own time. It is vital that you have a quiet area free of distractions, and access to headphones for the auditory work samples. We also offer onsite testing in our office if your prefer to complete it in one day and/or have difficulty providing a quiet space for the assessments.

Question 5

Will you pick one career for me? What if I don’t agree?

Accepted Answer

The assessment doesn’t box you in; it highlights a range of environments and roles where your abilities thrive. It’s about expanding possibilities, not narrowing them.

Question 6

How old do you need to be?

Accepted Answer

Natural abilities stabilize around 14 years of age and do not change with age. We recommend the assessment for anyone 15 years of age and older.

Question 7

I think I know what I want to do - do I need to take the test?

Accepted Answer

Almost anyone can benefit from learning more about their natural abilities, personality characteristics, interests and work motivators. This information can help determine what parts of a chosen career will be easy and natural for them and what parts might require more skills development. We can give you strategies based on your natural abilities to get you where you want to be!

Question 8

Do you work with clients outside of Wichita?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We meet with out of town clients over Skype or over the phone.

Question 9

Do parents attend meetings?

Accepted Answer

We highly encourage parents of children 25 years and younger to attend. Parents typically know quite a bit about their children and their perspective can be very helpful! Plus, the process allows you to get to know your child better!

Question 10

Is there a risk that they may fail the Highlands assessment of abilities?

Accepted Answer

No, it is impossible to fail the HAB. We do not grade anything. We simply measure how well the client is able to perform each work sample. Our aim is to identify a peron's strengths. If they do well in diagnostic thinking, for example, they show the strengths typical of lawyers. If they do well in spatial visualization, they would do well to consider a career in engineering or medicine. The point is that our abilities testing is never judgmental. It simply confirms the abilities a person has and gives them the confidence to describe them in their college application or resume.

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