A research-backed foundation for
better program recommendations
At the heart of Enrolla’s matching engine is the Big Five personality assessment, one of the most widely accepted frameworks in modern psychology for understanding personality traits.
Why the Big Five?
The Big Five Personality Traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Emotional Stability have been used in thousands of peer-reviewed studies and are considered the gold standard in personality psychology.
Scientifically validated across decades of research
Relevant to education: Traits like conscientiousness and openness strongly correlate with academic success and learning preferences
Actionable insights: Personality data helps students understand which programs may align best with their strengths and preferences
Built on open,
transparent technology
Our test is powered by the Big Five Personality Assessment, an assessment engine that:
Uses items from the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP)
Is licensed under MIT
Powers millions of assessments with its globally recognized testing platform
Recommendations are based on the Big Five and shaped by your criteria, with full transparency into how AI decisions are made.
Trusted by Millions
The same underlying engine used by Enrolla has been taken by millions of people worldwide. This high adoption rate has enabled extensive refinement of the test experience and ensures:
Plain Language
The Big Five uses simple, everyday statements (e.g., "I enjoy being the center of attention") rather than complex psychological jargon.
Quick Completion
Most Big Five assessments are designed to be completed in 5 to 10 minutes, keeping students engaged without overwhelming them.
Validated Across Cultures
The Big Five model is globally tested, culturally adaptable, and reduces bias across diverse student populations
No "Right or Wrong" Answers
Students aren’t "graded". It’s about understanding their natural preferences, which reduces pressure and makes participation less stressful.
Minimal Reading & Cognitive Load
Each question is a brief statement with an agree/disagree scale, ensuring accessibility for students with different reading levels/attention spans.
Widely Recognized and Trusted
Students (and administrators) can trust it provides meaningful, scientifically grounded feedback, not random quiz results.
Personalized results, real impact
Each student receives a clear, visual breakdown of their personality results, not just raw data, but practical takeaways:
What learning environments they might prefer
How their personality aligns with certain fields of study
What kinds of academic challenges they may thrive in or struggle with
These results feed directly into our program fit algorithm to generate tailored recommendations.
Get personalized
study insights!
Respecting Student Privacy
Enrolla is committed to data security and privacy. Student responses are:
Used only for the purpose of generating program recommendations
Never sold or shared
Processed securely with full transparency for institutions and students alike
See it in action
Curious about the experience? Try the personality assessment yourself and see how it works from a student’s perspective. Want to see how your institution’s programs can integrate with Enrolla’s fit engine? Schedule a demo.
