The Sims 3 University Life

Enrolling, Scholarships and the Aptitude Test

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The Sims 3 University Life - The Llama Mascot

This Guide focuses on getting Sims enrolled at the University and what you can do to make their college lifestyle better. When you start a new game with University Life, a mascot from the college will arrive on the first morning and leave a welcome kit. This kit gives you the ability to take the Sims University Aptitude Test, which will determine your Sim's Scholarship money and starting credits in each of the game's six Majors. If you did not receive one, you can find the University Welcome Kit in Buy Mode > Study > Hobbies & Skills.

Graduation Requirements
It takes 48 credits for your Sim to earn a degree. Since the most you can get from one visit to the University is 36, you require the aptitude test to do it in one pass. You do have the option to skip the test and do 3 terms at the University to graduate, which is your only option if you skipped the aptitude test before you enrolled.

The Sims 3 University Life - Enrolling a Sim into College with a Scholarship

Enrolling in School
Young Adults, Adults, and Elders can Enroll for classes at the Sims University. The Aptitude Test is not required, but advised. Afterward, enrolling at the University is as simple as using your Sim's smartphone or a computer. When the enrollment screen comes up, you are given the option to choose 6, 12, or 18 credit hours (1-3 classes) and select to attend for one or two terms. The details on classes and performance are located in our Attendance and Classes Guide.

The Sims 3 University Life - The Aptitude Test

Sims University Aptitude Test
The Aptitude Test looks at your Sim's skill levels, career history, and traits to determine their readiness for attending Sims University. There are bugs with this system, but when working properly the base score on each of six degree types is 100/400. So the base total score is 600. The max score is 2400, with rewards distributed in three tiers:

1200 Points - $1000/term Scholarship.
1800 Points - $2500/term Scholarship.
2000 Points - Nailed it +20 12h moodlet which you can get over and over by retaking the aptitude test.

On individual subjects, you earn credits toward your degree at two levels:

250 Points - Apprentice Award: +6 Credit Hours.
350 Points - Distinguished Award: +18 Credit Hours.

You keep your highest scores, and any Awards will go toward future Degrees your Sim tries to get.

Aptitude Test Scoring
Scoring goes like this:

Skill Levels x 27

Career Levels x 34

Traits x 83

So, if you had Handiness level 3 (27x3 = 81) and the Genius trait (83 points), level 3 Law Enforcement (3x34 = 102) with the base score of 100, your Sim would score a 366 in Technology Major and get +18 credit hours toward a degree. Here are all the factors that influence aptitude test scores:

Sims University Aptitude Test Score Factors
Major	Traits	Careers	Skills
Business	Genius, Ambitious, Evil, Frugal, Workaholic, Born Salesman	Business, Criminal	Charisma, Social Networking, Mixology
Communication	Genius, Charismatic, Irresistible, Schmoozer, Flirty, Social Butterfly	Journalism, Politics, Fortune Teller	Writing, Photography*
Fine Arts	Genius, Avant Garde, Artistic, Natural Cook, Virtuoso, Rebellious	Culinary, Music, Film	Painting, Cooking, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass Guitar, Street Art, Sculpting, Nectar Making
Physical Education	Genius, Athletic, Loves the Outdoors	Professional Sports	Athletic, Martial Arts, Riding
Science and Medicine	Genius, Bookworm, Perfectionist, Socially Awkward, Green Thumb, Perceptive	Medical, Science	Fishing, Gardening, Science, Alchemy
Technology	Genius, Computer Whiz, Handy, No Sense of Humor, Good, Eccentric	Law Enforcement, Military	Logic, Handiness, Inventing

* - The Sims 3 University Life gives players the Photography Skill from World Adventures

Scholarship Money
When Sims finish the Aptitude test, they may earn a scholarship which provides money toward their degree. This gives you cash to rent a house or cover costs for food and activities while on campus. If you leave the term early, you will not get to keep the spare scholarship money, though it is always available for future visits to the University based on your aptitude test results. Simply take the test again to make the money available for another term.

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Leah says...

When i have sent my sim to university and i get to pick my house or dorm i click on the ne i want and then i press rent but then i click the tick button to sent my to university the button with the tick on it goes gray and then it always freezes but i can click on other houses or dorms to select but the button stills stays gray but then i get anoyed with it becuase my new sims dosn't work so what should i do please help! :(

Admin:

So you're in your home town, you enrolled into University. You get through the loading screen and it won't let you choose which house to rent? Does this happen with every building? There is no rent in the dorms which is why I'm asking.

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