The MBTI personality test has been all the rage in recent years, and you're probably very familiar with it by now.
Nowadays, when meeting someone, nobody asks about zodiac signs—MBTI is the new astrology.
Now every university has its own MBTI type. Check them out and see if they seem accurate~
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Dream School MBTI Roundup: Is It a Match?
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MIT: INTP
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Harvard: ENTJ
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Yale: ENFJ
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Columbia: ENFJ
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Cambridge: INTJ
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Brown: ENFP
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Stanford: ENTP
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Princeton: INTJ
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Caltech: INTP
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UPenn: ENTJ
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NYU: ENFJ
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Rice University: ENFJ
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University of Oxford: ISTJ
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University of Chicago: INTJ
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UCLA: ESFJ
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Cornell: INFP
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UC Berkeley: ENTP
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Top universities in the UK and US tend to favor the Intuitive (N) personality type—N-type personalities are winning big.
N-types are overjoyed. Are they the so-called chosen ones? When your MBTI matches the school’s, it would be hard to justify not giving you an offer.
So, do the admitted students' MBTI types really match those of the universities?
Quora compiled MBTI data for students admitted to five top U.S. universities, and the results were quite eye-opening.
Harvard University: ENTJ
Compared to other top schools, Harvard emphasizes extroversion and strong thinking skills.
Among Harvard admits, the main personality types are: ENTJ (16%), INTJ (15%), ENFP (9%), ENTP (9%), and ENFJ (9%). ENTJ takes the top spot.
NT types dominate, leaning toward Intuition and Thinking.
Most Harvard admits are extroverted and visionary, action-oriented elites across various fields who are committed to changing the world.
University of Pennsylvania: ENTJ
UPenn is also a quintessential ENTJ.
Among UPenn admits, the main types are: ENTJ (14%), INTJ (14%), ENFJ (12%), INFJ (10%), and ENTP (8%). ENTJ is again the most common.
Although all personality types can find their place at Penn, the university seems to favor Extraverted and Judging personalities.
Furthermore, NJ types absolutely dominate at Penn—these are the typical "Dreamers-Doers," bold in dreaming and daring in execution.
Brown University: ENFP
Among Brown admits, the main personality types include: INTJ (16%), ENFJ (15%), ENFP (15%), INFJ (11%), and INTP (10%). ENFP makes up 15%, and many students are caring EF types.
Overall, however, Brown's admitted students are more diverse. While N (Intuitive) types dominate, other types are fairly balanced. Whether you're an INTJ, ENFJ, or ENFP, you can find your happy place at Brown.
It's said that ENFPs tend to struggle with graduation, and Brown's graduation rate among Ivy League schools is indeed not high, just at the average level (96%).
University of Chicago: INTJ
INTJ is also a rare breed, making up only 2.6% of the global population, fitting UChicago's elite profile.
Among UChicago admits, the main types include: INTJ (29%), INTP (13%), ENFJ (12%), ENFP (12%), and INFJ (10%). INTJ dominates at 29%.
UChicago's N (Intuitive) types have an overwhelming advantage (95%), adept at grasping information through abstract concepts and macro perspectives, with a big-picture mindset.
Georgetown University: INFJ
Georgetown's student political engagement ranks second nationally, and the university has produced many political leaders, perfectly matching the INFJ's world-minded ethos.
Among Georgetown admits, the main types are: INTJ (21%), ENTJ (19%), INFP (10%), ENFJ (8%), and INTP/INFJ/ENFP (7%). INFJ accounts for 7%.
Georgetown's J types dominate (70%), good at planning and respecting rules. However, both goal-oriented NTJ leaders and more altruistic NFJ types can find their niche at Georgetown.
Which Majors Suit Different MBTI Types?
Now MBTI can help not only pick a school but also choose a major.
So, which majors are suitable for the different MBTI types? Check if you've made the right choice.
ENFP: Free Spirits
ENFPs are often energetic, highly innovative, communicative, and good problem-solvers. They dislike sticking to conventions and may frequently switch directions in choosing majors and careers until they find their true passion.
Suitable majors for ENFP include:
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Art
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Education
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Social Sciences
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Journalism
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Advertising
INFP: Healers
INFPs combine idealism and perfectionism, with strong empathy, dedicated to creating a better world.
Suitable majors for INFP include:
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History
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Human Resource Management
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Philosophy
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Nursing
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Art
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Social Sciences
ENFJ: Educators
ENFJs enjoy caring for others and are excellent communicators, suited for careers in teaching, administration, consulting, and sales. They love exploring new things, focus on the future, and support others.
Suitable majors for ENFJ include:
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Human Resource Management
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Psychology
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Education
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Social Sciences
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Journalism
INFJ: Counselors
INFJs have strong insight and are idealists with initiative. Driven by inner vision, they pursue harmony, prioritize people, and focus on shared development of individuals and communities.
Suitable majors for INFJ include:
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Public Relations
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Human Resource Management
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Marketing
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Social Sciences
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Education
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Psychology
ENTP: Visionaries
ENTPs are open-minded to various options and willing to experiment in choosing schools and majors. They thrive in creative, original careers and often pursue science, journalism, marketing, or invention.
Suitable majors for ENTP include:
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Architecture
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Journalism
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Finance
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Computer Science
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Management
INTP: Abstract Thinkers
INTPs love theories and abstract concepts, pursue truth and knowledge, and look toward the future. They thrive in environments where they can use their creativity, think freely, and improvise.
Suitable majors for INTP include:
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Urban Planning
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Finance
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History
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Journalism
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Music
ENTJ: Commanders
ENTJs are natural-born leaders, with a protagonist aura, shining in any crowd. Only 1.8% of the global population are ENTJ.
ENTJs are very determined, often selecting their major and career path early, making plans based on their goals and executing them efficiently. Thus, they often become business leaders, better at setting rules and driving change.
Suitable majors for ENTJ include:
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Business Administration
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Law
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Political Science
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Medicine
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Finance
INTJ: Masterminds
INTJs are masterminds, brimming with innovative insights, confident and self-assured, the most independent among the 16 types. They excel at building system models and exploring future possibilities.
Suitable majors for INTJ include:
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Architecture
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Business Administration
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Economics
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Mathematics
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Computer Science
ESFJ: Caregivers
ESFJs are warm, energetic, diligent, and enjoy teamwork, always ready to help others.
Suitable majors for ESFJ include:
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Healthcare
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Education
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Hospitality Management
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
ESTJ: Executives
ESTJs are analytical, responsible, fact-based, efficient, and direct, suitable for leadership roles.
Suitable majors for ESTJ include:
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Accounting
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Business Administration
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Finance
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Political Science
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Hospitality Management
ISFJ: Defenders
ISFJs are warm-hearted, kind, diligent, and responsible. They enjoy serving others, giving a sense of warmth and reliability. Moreover, their excellent spatial sense and aesthetics give them unique artistic abilities.
Suitable majors for ISFJ include:
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Art
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Urban Planning
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Nursing
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Psychology
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Social Sciences
ISTJ: Logisticians
ISTJs are reliable, persistent, loyal, and have a strong sense of responsibility, respecting rules and traditions. They have great organizational skills and are management talents.
Suitable majors for ISTJ include:
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Business Administration
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Accounting
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Law
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Engineering
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Medicine
ESFP: Performers
ESFPs have strong interpersonal skills, being excellent team players and communicators, willing to help others and serve as peacemakers.
Suitable majors for ESFP include:
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Psychology
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Education
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Nursing
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Public Relations
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Hospitality Management
ESTP: Entrepreneurs
ESTPs are extroverted, energetic, able to quickly assess situations and act, responding swiftly even in crises. They thrive in fast-paced, people-oriented environments.
Suitable majors for ESTP include:
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Journalism
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Marketing
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Management
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Education
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Finance
ISFP: Artists
ISFPs have a strong artistic appreciation, are quiet and reserved, insightful and compassionate, natural artists and educators.
Suitable majors for ISFP include:
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Art
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Education
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History
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Public Relations
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Social Sciences
ISTP: Virtuosos
ISTPs are present-focused, highly action-oriented doers. They are pragmatic with excellent logical reasoning skills, adept at solving problems through technology and tools.
Suitable majors for ISTP include:
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Business Administration
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Computer Science
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Finance
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Law
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Engineering
MBTI: Science or Pseudoscience?
After reading the above analysis, some students might say, "Wow, this is totally me!" while others may think, "This doesn't fit at all."
After all, MBTI, like zodiac signs, is a matter of statistical probability. People tend to believe the parts that match themselves and ignore the parts that don't.
MBTI is subjective; the choices are based on self-perception, inevitably incorporating an idealized self, thus seeking value in what one does.
Open Xiaohongshu and type in MBTI, and you'll see countless posts claiming which majors suit INFJs, what careers ENFPs pursue, which MBTI types top universities admit, and why Goldman Sachs and McKinsey favor ENTJs.
So, if you don't have that MBTI type, can you still study that major at that school or do that job?
Of course you can.
We cannot be defined by 12 zodiac signs, nor by 16 MBTI types. People sometimes just like labeling—it might be part of our social nature.
Everyone should view MBTI rationally. It cannot dictate our choices, and whether you successfully receive an offer depends on your own effort, not a simple test result.
Finally, wish everyone a perfect match with their dream school!
