Psychometric Assessment: What It Tells You (and What It Doesn't)
Written and reviewed by Prarthana Thaker — Counselling Psychologist & Career Counsellor, 7+ years of clinical experience. About the author. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Psychometric assessment is a statistical measurement of mental capacity, personality, and interests, standardised against large reference samples. This guide explains the three main categories of assessment, what a typical battery looks like, what testing does well, and the limits worth knowing before you book one.