Whether you’re just starting your study abroad journey or you created your ApplyBoard account a while ago, the best way to find your perfect match is through our onboarding quiz.
This quick questionnaire helps our platform understand your academic background, career goals, and budget to provide a curated list of programs where you are most likely to succeed.
How to Access the Quiz
Depending on when you created your account, you can find the quiz in one of two places:
For New Accounts: If you are creating a new account today, you will be automatically directed to the quiz as soon as you use the account creation link. This ensures that from your very first minute on the platform, you are seeing programs that actually fit your background.
For Existing Accounts: If you’ve had your account for a while and haven't taken the quiz (or want to update your preferences), look for the "Start" or "Find a Program" button within the 'Start Applying' menu on your dashboard.
What to Expect During the Quiz
You’ll be guided through a series of questions designed to narrow down your 100,000+ options. You will be asked about:
Study Destination: Which of our six destinations (Canada, US, UK, Australia, Ireland, or Germany) interest you most?
Fields of Study: What subjects are you passionate about?
Academic History: Your previous education, GPA, and grading scheme.
Test Scores: Your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.) or other standardized tests like the GRE/GMAT.
Timing: When are you planning to begin your studies?
Tip! While you can skip some questions, providing your GPA, education history, and test scores is required. We use this data to verify your eligibility so you don’t waste time looking at programs that don't match your profile.
Why Take (or Retake) the Quiz?
As your goals change, your recommendations should too!
Updated Profiles: If you’ve recently received new test scores or finished a degree, retaking the quiz ensures your matches are accurate for the latest requirements.
Personalized Results: Once finished, you won't have to scroll through thousands of programs—you’ll be directed to a page showing only the options that fit your specific qualifications.
Find Your Perfect Program Match
Ready to see your matches? Log in to your dashboard to refresh your preferences, or create a new account to start the quiz immediately.