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FocusQuest Expands Career Discovery Tools with MAPP™ Assessment Integration

FocusQuest is enhancing its student success framework by integrating the MAPP™ (Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential) Career Assessment into its onboarding and advising process. This new collaboration with Assessment.com reflects FocusQuest’s commitment to guiding students through their educational journey with clarity, relevance, and long-term purpose.

As part of its continued effort to innovate online education and strengthen institutional outcomes, FocusQuest will now offer the MAPP™ Career Assessment to students across its partner network. The MAPP™ is one of the most widely used and comprehensive career assessments online, taken by more than nine million individuals worldwide since its launch in 1995. In just 15 minutes, students respond to 71 reflexive questions that generate immediate insights into their motivations, strengths, and career alignment.

Strengthening Student Success Through Career Clarity

By integrating the MAPP™, FocusQuest helps students identify ideal career paths early in their academic journey. The tool’s scientific foundation, including validation studies and correlations with the Strong Interest Inventory®, ensures students receive reliable, actionable guidance.

“FocusQuest is dedicated to providing students with more than just access to education. We’re committed to offering direction and purpose,” said Dr. Ndala Booker, Chief Student Success Officer at FocusQuest. “The MAPP™ Assessment allows us to meet students where they are and guide them toward where they’re meant to be.”
“Partnering with FocusQuest aligns perfectly with our mission to empower all individuals to make informed, confident education, career & life choices” said Thomas Ferrara, CEO of Assessment.com. “Together, we’re helping institutions and their students build stronger futures grounded in clarity and opportunity.”

Institutional Value and Student Empowerment

Through the MAPP™, students can explore over 1,000 career matches, understand educational requirements, and evaluate long-term career outlooks. While the tool is designed for independent interpretation, FocusQuest students also benefit from the support of the advising team, who help them connect their results to academic pathways and career planning.

“This collaboration underscores our vision at FocusQuest,” said Sean-Reed McGee, CEO of FocusQuest.
“By connecting students with tools that clarify their career pathways from the very beginning, we ensure their academic experience is rooted in personal discovery and aligned with meaningful outcomes. This is how we drive both student success and institutional growth.”

This collaboration also reinforces FocusQuest’s broader strategy: improving retention through relevance. By connecting students to meaningful career pathways from the start, FocusQuest ensures that academic engagement is tied directly to future opportunities, empowering students and strengthening
partner institutions.

About FocusQuest

FocusQuest is a Student Acquisition and Success Partner (SSP) dedicated to helping HBCUs and MSIs develop online versions of their in-class educational programs. By providing innovative strategies and student-centered tools, FocusQuest empowers institutions to expand their reach, improve retention, and
support student success from enrollment through graduation.

About Assessment.com

Assessment.com is the home of the MAPP™ Career Assessment, a trusted platform used by more than 3,500 partners worldwide, including universities, high schools, career coaches, and outplacement firms. Since 1995, the MAPP™ has empowered millions of individuals with clarity about their motivations, strengths, and career alignment.