"I don't move on logic. I move on my gut. And I have a good gut."
--Oprah ENFJ
★ College Type: Blue
★ Percent of SAS students: 4.8%
★ Percent of the USA: 2-5 %
★ Males: 1-3%
★Females: 3-6%
★ Percent of Asians: 3.4%
College Search by Personality type: ENFJ
•Makes decisions on the basis of personal values
•Be sure to make a list of what is important to you: these are your KEY criteria.
You will be energized and engaged in your college search, meeting colleges reps and discussing possibilities of each college. When exploring College options, an ENFJ will often...
•Set optimistic, long-term goals with corresponding action plans;
•Gather college information through discussions with others –be sure to check in with your counselor;
•Benefit from realistically evaluating what is involved in each college—be sure to check out Naviance scattergrams;
•Make a decision quickly and should ensure they consider all information;
•Base their decisions on what they value and should be cautious not to be overly influenced by others.
•Is appreciative and accepting of people - enjoying company and seeking harmony
•Check out the friendliest colleges.
•Harmony means connecting with People, and in particular accessible Professors.
Consider any colleges that has a strong sense of community such as Women’s Colleges and Residential Colleges
•Assesses the impact of decisions on others, being sympathetic or compassionate
•Be sure to have a heart to heart with your parents about your needs and wants.
•Takes a personal approach
•Spend time with your counselor so they get to know you personally.
•Take advantage of college visits to connect with reps.
•If they are not coming to SAS, you should go to them on a college tour?
•tend to adapt to the environment, taking on board those values that are held as important by friends and family, or society as a whole
•You will prefer colleges with a strong mission. Consider factors like:
•Core Curriculum and Great Books
•A great Greek Life—where students join Fraternities and Sororities.
•Strong campus traditions
•Makes decisions on the basis of personal values
•Be sure to make a list of what is important to you: these are your KEY criteria.
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•Takes a personal approach
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