About PACET™

Personal & Academic Competency Evaluation

PACET™ is the Personal & Academic Competency Evaluation, trusted by students, universities, and academic institutions worldwide to support informed educational choices and personal development

What is PACET™?

PACET is a modern, research-driven diagnostic system designed to help students better understand how their personal strengths, cognitive patterns, and academic preferences align with potential fields of study and modes of learning. It is not a test of knowledge or achievement—but a self-insight tool meant to support informed academic planning, deeper self-awareness, and smoother transitions into undergraduate and graduate education.

A student engaged in self-reflection

The Challenge We Address

Across educational systems, students are often asked to make life-shaping academic decisions with limited insight into their own learning styles, personality tendencies, or aptitudes. Many choose fields based on external pressure or incomplete information—and later face misalignment, loss of motivation, or costly redirection. PACET™ was developed to bridge this critical gap.

Two Distinct Tracks, One Mission

PACET™ Undergraduate

For high school students preparing for university, or early-stage undergraduates reconsidering their path.

  • Built on the RIASEC (Holland Code) framework
  • Measures affinity across six personality types
  • Generates a custom report with strengths and career samples
  • Delivered in accessible, student-friendly language

PACET™ Grad

Created for students preparing for or beginning graduate-level education.

  • Measures academic self-efficacy, grit, and resilience
  • Provides narrative feedback on strengths & challenges
  • Offers strategies for success in graduate settings
  • Encourages proactive planning and mental health resilience

Grounded in Science

PACET™ is grounded in well-established psychological and educational theory. All items are statistically validated and reports are dynamically generated.

Self-Efficacy Theory (Bandura)
Big Five Personality Traits
Holland’s RIASEC Model
Cognitive Behavioral Models
Grit Theory (Duckworth)
Self-Compassion Research (Neff)
Implementation Intentions
Diverse group of users for PACET

Who Uses PACET™?

  • Students: From high school to graduate level, for academic and career path planning.
  • Advisors & Counselors: To personalize guidance and support.
  • Institutions: To invest in scalable, ethical student diagnostics.

Access & Certification

PACET™ is administered through a global network of certified providers. Each student receives a custom PDF report and a verifiable Certificate of Completion.

Ethics & Privacy

PACET™ follows strict data privacy protocols (GDPR, COPPA). All feedback is student-centered, non-clinical, and designed to support well-being and autonomy—not to label or limit.

Our Mission

To give students everywhere access to high-quality, research-backed insight into who they are as learners—and to support institutions in creating educational pathways that align with each student’s unique potential.

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