What are aptitudes?
Having an aptitude means that an individual is able to perform a task or activity faster and/or more accurately than most other individuals. AIMS provides information about the client’s specific aptitude pattern (combination of scores) and how it relates to careers the client may be interested in pursuing. Many parents encourage their children to complete the testing before the senior year of high school to promote the planning involved with higher education. AIMS administrators also may consider aptitudes and a student’s current knowledge level in order to make suggestions regarding the colleges and majors that would be most appropriate for the individual. In the working world, adults need to use their natural abilities in their careers to avoid dissatisfaction or frustration. Aptitudes can be considered pre-talents, abilities waiting to be used. If aptitudes are not honed and utilized, a person may feel that something is missing, or that he or she is in the wrong field. On the other
