Analysing your IQ
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Psychometric analysis of the typical student profile.
Based on SAT/GRE correlation data.
International Relations is a filtering environment. It rewards certain strengths (and exposes certain weaknesses). Use this as a self-selection tool.
Dominant archetype: The Diplomat. This archetype tends to be rewarded in the culture and study style of International Relations.
Common traits include Global Thinking and Cultural Intelligence.
If you love systems, abstraction, and building mental models, International Relations can feel addictive. If you prefer immediate social reward, it can feel isolating.
Typical career paths include Foreign Service, NGOs, and Consulting.
Estimated average IQ is ~119. This is a rough proxy derived from standardized-test correlations; it’s not a hard requirement for success.
It’s hard if the feedback loop taxes your weaknesses. If you enjoy deep focus and structured problem-solving, the same workload can feel manageable—sometimes even enjoyable.
Common traits include Global Thinking and Cultural Intelligence.
Typical career paths include Foreign Service, NGOs, and Consulting.