Analysing your IQ
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Psychometric analysis of the typical student profile.
Based on SAT/GRE correlation data.
Choosing Journalism isn’t only about interest—it’s about temperament. The same curriculum can feel like flow to one person and chronic friction to another.
Dominant archetype: The Investigator. This archetype tends to be rewarded in the culture and study style of Journalism.
Common traits include Curiosity and Communication.
The day-to-day of Journalism is less about “being smart” and more about sustained attention: reading, iterating, and tolerating being wrong repeatedly until your model improves.
Typical career paths include Media, Writing, and Broadcasting.
Estimated average IQ is ~115. 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 Curiosity and Communication.
Typical career paths include Media, Writing, and Broadcasting.