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The assessment program (continued)

It is important to understand what our aptitude measurements are not, for there are many different kinds of tests and testing programs other than those offered by the Foundation.

• Unlike an IQ score, which is of little value in career selection, your aptitude test results form a pattern showing your various strengths and weaknesses. Two people can have identical IQ scores but very different aptitude patterns.
• Our tests do not consist of questions. It is too easy to answer a question as you feel inclined at the moment, or as you feel it ought to be answered. Our testing will reveal your actual abilities, rather than merely reflecting your personal opinions.
• Aptitudes are not interests, and unlike aptitudes, interests can change. For that reason, if your interests don't correspond with your aptitudes, we encourage you to develop new interests that match your natural abilities.

Industrial testing

The only testing performed for industry by the Foundation is for employee enrichment and outplacement. We do not do testing for hiring, promotion, transfer, or dismissal.

Experimental testing

To learn more about aptitudes, we include experimental tests in our program. Each person comes with the understanding that he or she devote part of the appointment time to taking these tests. Only in this way can the Foundation conduct research to improve the accuracy of its measurements, isolate new aptitudes, and generally extend its knowledge.

Vocabulary

In addition to aptitudes, we measure your knowledge of English vocabulary. Your vocabulary score is an indication of your general knowledge. Vocabulary level is the best predictor of overall success in school and performance on the SAT–Verbal and other similar tests. A large and exact vocabulary is also a characteristic of successful people in many occupations.

Since vocabulary knowledge is not an aptitude, anyone can learn words and increase his or her vocabulary. As part of our program we show you ways that can help you build your vocabulary. We have also developed vocabulary-building workbooks, which are sold in each of our offices.

The results

In the last of the three appointments of our program you will be given a transcript of your scores as well as a book and other explanatory materials. Your test results are confidential. A staff member will explain your scores to you. We invite you to bring anyone to this discussion. If you have questions at any time—before, during, or after your appointments with us—we will be happy to answer them. If you feel you need a follow-up discussion, you may call at any time to schedule one. Your first follow-up is free if scheduled within a year of completing the program.

History

The Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation, Inc. is the outgrowth of a testing program begun in 1922 by Mr. Johnson O'Connor for the General Electric Company. The program was so successful that the families and friends of the employees asked to be tested. Mr. O'Connor decided to expand the program beyond its industrial setting. In its early years the Foundation was associated with the Stevens Institute of Technology. In 1939 it was incorporated as an independent, nonprofit scientific research and educational organization.

Scheduling

The scheduling page contains information about how long the testing takes and how the appointments can be arranged.

Testing centers

We have 11 offices in cities across the United States; contact the office you are interested in visiting if you wish to schedule appointments or have questions about our testing.

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