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Brainwave

Brainwave is Stride Ahead's flagship psychometric assessment designed to give students a 360-degree understanding of their career potential. By measuring aptitude, personality traits (Big Five model), vocational interests (Holland codes), and learning style preferences, Brainwave produces a comprehensive report that maps students to career clusters, educational pathways, and skill development areas. Used by 87+ institutions and trusted by 50,000+ students, it is the most thorough career discovery instrument available for Indian students.

45 min
Grade 8-12
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Dimensions

What It Measures

1

Aptitude

Measures verbal, numerical, spatial, and logical reasoning abilities to identify natural cognitive strengths.

2

Personality

Assesses Big Five traits -- openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability.

3

Interests

Maps vocational interests using Holland codes (RIASEC) to connect passions with career clusters.

4

Learning Style

Identifies preferred learning modes -- visual, auditory, reading, or kinesthetic -- to optimise study strategies.

Audience

Who Is It For?

  • Students in Grade 8-12 exploring career options
  • College students reconsidering their major or career direction
  • Schools looking for a comprehensive career guidance tool
  • Counsellors seeking a flagship assessment for their practice
45 min

Average completion time

Grade 8-12

Recommended grades

50+

Pages of insights

Preview

Sample Questions

Here is a glimpse of what the Brainwave assessment looks like. Actual questions adapt based on the student's responses.

1
Aptitude - Logical Reasoning

If a pattern follows the sequence 2, 6, 18, 54, what comes next?

2
Personality - Openness

I enjoy working on complex problems even when there is no clear solution.

3
Interest Mapping

Rank these activities from most to least enjoyable: building models, writing stories, organising events, analysing data.

Reports

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Every Brainwave assessment generates a detailed, personalised report with actionable insights, career recommendations, and development plans.

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