Which university do I want to go to? What subject should I major in?

Students often confront these questions as they begin their journey in pursuit of tertiary education. With the sheer number of universities that are now accessible to them, both nationally and internationally, choosing a university and major at this stage in life can be confusing enough on its own, even without the added uncertainty arising from a lack of guidelines or from external pressure, against students’ better judgment.

This is especially so because a student’s choice of university or major is frequently portrayed as a factor that can determine the rest of their lives.

According to educational psychologist Irene Guntur from Integrity Development Flexibility (IDF), as much as 87 percent of students start questioning their decisions. They tend to start feeling that they have made a mistake in their chosen university or academic field, prompting them to pivot in decide to work in a completely different field after they graduate.

Meanwhile, a separate study by KnowledgeE shows that the Indonesian education system find it challenging to facilitate students in achieving self-reliance.

Just like each student has their own identity, each student will have their own academic journey: University paths are not one-size-fits-all.

Students should explore and develop their unique passions, interests and talents, with guidance that meets their educational needs as an integral part of their journey to self-discovery through experiential learning and interaction with the world.

With a vision to become a reliable edutech that supports the educational ecosystem by empowering students to discover their true potentials, the eponymous application from PT. Aku Pintar Indonesia (Akupintar.id) is helping over 1 million students address these very dilemmas so they can chart a university path toward realizing their aspirations.

“Akupintar.id aims to help improve the quality of education in Indonesia by providing features to access scholastic aptitude tests as well as complete, interactive and effective learning materials for students across Indonesia,” said Aku Pintar Indonesia CEO Prasetya Gilang.

Prasetya also underlined the importance of aptitude tests in providing direction, so students can discover their dreams and talents.

It is often overwhelming for high school students confronted with the pressures of decision-making and searching for the “right” information regarding their desired university or academic programs. They might even feel frightened by the prospect of making a decision that could direct the course of their lives.

The versatile features of Akupintar.id provide a vital handrail as students prepare to enter a new stage in life.

Available to students aged 13 to 18, the app offers superior personality and psychological tests to provide an overview of a student’s interests and talents, so they can determine an academic career that matches their interests and potentials. Full of insight and guidance, this feature also helps students make decisions by drawing on their sense of identity and inner voice in navigating a process that is often institutionalized.

The Aku Pintar app also provides learning materials and practice questions designed specifically with high school juniors and seniors in mind. In addition, it provides discussion rooms for students and teachers to interact and think critically in a warm and engaging environment, redefining education as a fun and dynamic space of mutual learning.

“We present Akupintar.id in Indonesia so students can manage their dreams from an early age,” Prasetya said, fostering the concept of learning as a lifelong process.

In commemorating National Education Day on May 2, Akupintar.id celebrates empowering and entrusting students with making their own choices.

The edutech company also offers a webinar on self-development that offers suggestions on majors to match participants’ interests, while emphasizing that knowing their individual identity and potentials could help students determine the path to their dreams. The webinar also highlights the importance of developing soft skills and a mindset for the future, with the hope that this focus will be maintained throughout the learning process.

These values are at the heart of Akupintar.id as it provides up-to-date learning content and guidelines to help students pursue their interests. These materials are constantly adjusted to align with the national curriculum and the syllabus as set by the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry in the Kurikulum Merdeka (independent curriculum) program.

Students who take part in the webinar will be rewarded with the takeaways of self-reflection and self-discovery for mapping out their university careers.

Listening to others’ stories can also alleviate their discomfort as they step forward into a new and unfamiliar world. The webinar features insightful speakers who are experts in their fields to share their experiences, with the hope that participants will be inspired and motivated in carving out their journeys in pursuit of their passions.

Students who take part in the Akupintar.id webinar also have a chance at winning irresistible prizes through online photo and video competitions.

The real reward, though, is when students are able to discover their voice and place in the world through guidance and support that validates their dreams in achieving their future.

Akupintar.id does this by providing features and facilities to overcome the issue of equality in education, bringing infinite possibilities for students to realize their dreams.

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