Reality check

50-Question Student Reality Test

Tap the answer that feels most like you. No one sees your raw answers except you. This is a blunt mirror of your attitude, discipline, and readiness for real life.

How to answer: For each statement, choose one option:
• “Very true” = this is really you · “Sometimes” = on and off · “Not me” = almost never
Q1

When something is boring but required, I still finish it properly.

Q2

I meet deadlines without needing constant reminders.

Q3

I try to figure things out myself before waiting for instructions.

Q4

If my groupmates slack, I focus on saving the project, not just complaining.

Q5

I bring solutions more often than excuses.

Q6

I can take tough feedback like an adult, not like a victim.

Q7

Under stress, I can still function and push through.

Q8

I rely on discipline more than mood to get things done.

Q9

I have a realistic view of my own strengths and weaknesses.

Q10

If something is confusing, I at least try to research before asking for help.

Q11

I take responsibility instead of always blaming situations.

Q12

When I make a mistake, I admit it quickly.

Q13

Most of the time, I finish what I start.

Q14

If I give my word, people can trust that I will follow through.

Q15

I care more about real results than just “effort stories”.

Q16

If the group fails, I still feel accountable for my part.

Q17

I tend to step up and lead when something important is at stake.

Q18

I am comfortable making decisions, not just waiting to be told.

Q19

People around me see me as someone reliable with important tasks.

Q20

I clean up my own mess — literally and in life.

Q21

I rarely procrastinate until the absolute last minute.

Q22

I can work without supervision and still perform.

Q23

I can focus for at least 30 minutes without checking my phone.

Q24

I can wake up on time by choice, not only for class.

Q25

Most days, I choose responsibility over comfort.

Q26

I have at least some form of daily routine.

Q27

When life gets chaotic, I try to stabilise myself and my work.

Q28

I take basic care of my health (sleep, food, movement).

Q29

I stay consistent even when I am not in the mood.

Q30

I manage my money more responsibly than impulsively.

Q31

After rejection, I eventually adjust and try again.

Q32

I can work under pressure without totally breaking down.

Q33

When plans fail, I can improvise instead of completely freezing.

Q34

I try to handle conflict maturely, not just emotionally.

Q35

I can stay relatively calm when others panic.

Q36

Harsh criticism pushes me to improve more than it destroys me.

Q37

I see myself as mentally tougher than I used to be.

Q38

I face problems instead of always running away from them.

Q39

I can separate emotions from decisions when needed.

Q40

I accept that my future is mainly my responsibility, not luck.

Q41

I have at least one useful skill outside my degree.

Q42

I have some idea of what kind of job or field I want.

Q43

I want a career with meaning, not just any salary.

Q44

I am willing to work hard for a few years to build a strong foundation.

Q45

I understand the trade-off between stability and growth, and I think about it seriously.

Q46

I accept that I may fail many times before I succeed.

Q47

I know I am not “special” yet — I still need to build real value.

Q48

Compared to my talk, my actions speak louder.

Q49

I do not expect fast promotions without proving myself.

Q50

I have genuine hunger to improve my life, not just daydreams.