Analysing your IQ
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Psychometric analysis of the typical student profile.
Based on SAT/GRE correlation data.
Engineering is a filtering environment. It rewards certain strengths (and exposes certain weaknesses). Use this as a self-selection tool.
Dominant archetype: The Builder. This archetype tends to be rewarded in the culture and study style of Engineering.
Common traits include High Conscientiousness and Low Neuroticism.
If you love systems, abstraction, and building mental models, Engineering can feel addictive. If you prefer immediate social reward, it can feel isolating.
Typical career paths include Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Estimated average IQ is ~126. This is a rough proxy derived from standardized-test correlations; it’s not a hard requirement for success.
It’s hard if the feedback loop taxes your weaknesses. If you enjoy deep focus and structured problem-solving, the same workload can feel manageable—sometimes even enjoyable.
Common traits include High Conscientiousness and Low Neuroticism.
Typical career paths include Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.