| A | B |
| Formal Assessment | Research based and normed assessment |
| Informal Assessment | Activities performed to learn more about yourself |
| Self Assessment | Any assessment used to gain self knowledge |
| Interest Assessment | Used to determine what work you would LIKE to do |
| Values Assessment | Used to learn what work traits are IMPORTANT to you |
| Skills Assessment | Used to learn what you are GOOD at doing |
| Personality Assessment | Used to learn your personal characteristics |
| ACT/SAT | Formal college entrance assessments |