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The Myers-Briggs personality test has been taking the world by storm–from teachers making the test an assignment, to groups of friends wanting to see how much they have in common with each other, to even people wanting to see if they share a personality with their favorite celebrity.
Though it has recently risen in popularity, the MBTI test has been around for much longer than most people assume, with the first test actually coming out in 1962. It first developed during World War II to help women discover which jobs would suit them best for when they entered into the workforce.
The test itself asks about how you interact with people around you, yourself and to your environment. It gives you a mixture of hypothetical scenarios and specific questions about your personality.
There are a total of 16 personality types–ranging under four umbrella groups. The four umbrella categories are Analysts, Diplomats, Sentinels and Explorers. Each category has four personality types in it, along with having two specific types in each group–assertive and turbulent.
Each of the classes and their MBTI personality types: Freshman - Senior
Assertive personality types are often more outspoken and confident than their counterparts,while turbulent personalities are known to be more shy and have a stronger need for perfection.
Each personality is represented by four letters and each of those individual letters have two different outcomes. The E and the I in the beginning of the name stand for extrovert and introvert. This helps decipher, for example, if you enjoy staying close to your inner circle and spending a night-in, or branching out and meeting new people on a night-out.
The next set of letters are S and N, which stand for sensing and intuitive. Sensing personalities enjoy living in the moment and they crave concrete facts and information. Intuitive personalities, on the other hand, strive to find deeper meanings in things and they enjoy thinking about broad concepts.
After that comes the letters F and T. These letters mean feeling and thinking. Feeling personalities tend to think with their hearts and they are often considered as compassionate, empathetic, and bubbly. They like to make decisions by considering everyone’s feelings, not just based on the facts. On the contrary, thinking personalities like to observe the facts and lean on their logic and reason. They are generally very fair and like to consider all the information before making a decision.
The Analysts are described as intuitive and thinking personality types that have a strong desire and ability to rationalize the world around them and innovate. The four personalities in this group are the Architect, the Logician, Commander, and Debater.
The Architects–the INTJ–are described as strategic and visionary thinkers, always having a plan for everything–and sometimes a backup plan, too. They are rational, quick-witted and have a very good head on their shoulders.
The Logicians–the INTP–are known for their incredible ability to think outside of the box, consequently making them incredible inventors with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Many of the most notable and famous philosophers and scientists share their personality type, explaining their thirst for knowledge.
The Commanders–the ENTJ–are natural born leaders. They are confident and charismatic, while also relying on their sharp minds to achieve whatever they set their minds to. Commanders are always up for a challenge.
The Debater–the ENTP–are curious and unapologetically themselves. They are very entertaining and are known for their superior sense of humor. They love to challenge the status quo.
The Diplomats are described as social, charismatic and natural-born leaders. The four personalities are the Advocate, the Mediator, the Protagonist and the Campaigner.
The Advocate–INFJ–has a strong sense of self and desire for fulfillment. They have strong moral compasses and they want to stand out from the crowd.
The Mediator–INFP–are poetic, kind and naturally good-hearted people. They have an imaginative personality and can lose themselves in art–whether it’s music, nature or a painting.
The Protagonist–ENFJ–are charismatic and inspiring leaders. They tend to have a strong impact on the world and rarely shy away from doing the right thing.
The Campaigners–ENFP–are enthusiastic and sociable, always giving their friends a reason to smile. They are outgoing and known to be good entertainers, but also strive for meaningful connections.
The Sentinels are practical, grounded and have an easy time cooperating with others. The four personality types are the Logicians, the Defenders, the Executive and the Consuls.
The Logicians–ISTJ–are practical and reliable. They always know the facts and they have a strong sense of integrity. They always keep their promises and aren’t afraid to commit.
The Defenders–ISFJ–often protect their loved ones. They are very dedicated people and will always meet deadlines. They will shower their loved ones with support and never forget a special occasion.
The Executives–ESTJ–have a strong desire to manage things and are excellent administrators. They embrace their values and are great people to go to for advice or their wisdom.
The Consuls–ESFJ–are never afraid to help the people around them and they have an easy time connecting with people. They have a strong sense of community and love to have meaningful relationships.
The Explorers tend to be self-reliant and quick on their feet. The four personalities are the Virtuosos, the Adventurers, the Entrepreneurs and the Entertainers.
The Virtuosos–ISTP–are often bold and practical experimenters.They enjoy making projects and experiencing the world around them.
The Adventurers–ISFP–like to explore new things and experiment with their creativity. They enjoy expressing their individuality through fashion and how they spend their time.
The Entrepreneurs–ESTP–like to live on the edge. They are very perceptive of others and are often considered as energetic. They are also very spontaneous and they love to go with the flow.
The Entertainers–ESFP–often get caught up in the excitement, along with always entertaining the people around them. Entertainers are social and many people with this personality become actors.
The MBTI Personality test allows people to better understand who they are and their intellectual mind. Although it started out as a way for women to find out what job would suit them best, it has developed into so much more than that. The test also provides people with information on their potential friends, relationships and what field they are best suited for, along with announcing how they interact with the world around them.
Check below to see if you share a personality type with any of the teachers and the pie chart for the personality types in each grade!
INFJ: Mrs. Mead
INFP: Ms. Hetrick, Mr. Clark
ENFJ: Mrs. Marconet, Mrs. Dupuy, Ms. Canfield, Ms. Powell
ENFP: Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Thinnes, Mrs. McMenamin
ESTJ: Ms. Barel
ISFP: Mr. Shaikh