Information about me3

Why did ASU develop me3?

Arizona State University is committed to preparing students for success at the University. At ASU, we are measured not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed. We believe me3 can be a helpful tool to help students ensure that they are better prepared for higher education.

What do students say about using me3?

Frankie, a junior in high school, credits me3 with changing how he approaches college and career preparation. "It made me think of different ways to get to college." After playing the game, he was matched with a career in engineering. Similarly, Angela noted that me3 has helped her consider new career choices. "It definitely opened my eyes... to literally a new field of possibility... I had never considered teaching before and now it's ... on my radar."

Who is using me3?

With an installed base of 16,000 users, me3 is rapidly gaining traction as a key tool for high schools looking to better engage students in the academic planning and college-readiness process.

What is the career theory behind me3?

me3 students play a short game based on the RIASEC interest inventory using images. Holland's RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional) career theory is one of the most accepted and influential career interest diagnostic models in vocational psychology today (Foutch, McHugh, Bertoch, & Reardon, 2014). At the end of the 60-question assessment, students are given three career suggestions based on established connections between RIASEC codes and careers maintained on the Occupational Information Network (ONET) (see http://www.onetcenter.org/overview.html).

How was me3 validated?

The project was piloted with 6 different Arizona high school districts to ensure a broad sample of the Arizona student population, achieve a general consensus on high school course suggestions for majors, and get feedback on making the best possible tool.

What differentiates me3 from other career assessment tools?

me3's innovative picture-based career inventory better engages students compared to existing approaches which tend to be text-based, multiple choice assessments. me3 also allows students to explore the connection between careers, majors, and high school coursework in a robust way. Many other tools allow for some level of career exploration, but stop short of helping students understand how those careers are connected to college majors.

How do I share feedback about me3?

We welcome feedback. Email the me3 team at me3@asu.edu.