About ISTP – ‘The Crafter’
With a compelling drive to understand how and why things work, ISTPs are action-oriented doers focused on the present. They are practical, realistic, and possess an excellent ability to apply logic and reason. They are masters of tools from the microscopic drill to the supersonic jet, and they are happiest in careers that allow them to use technical skills and tools to problem solve, troubleshoot, or manage a crisis. As leaders, ISTPs are usually up-front leading the charge. ISTPs make up 5.4 percent of the U.S. population.
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What 'ISTP' Means
Introversion
You gain energy from your inner world.
Sensing
You value the actual, practical, and present.
Thinking
You base decisions on logic and facts.
Perceiving
You’re adaptable and prefer flexibility.
Characteristics of ISTPs
They Most Value
Efficiency
They Appear to Others As
Active, Capable, Concrete, Proficient
- Quiet
- Reflective
- Practical
- Action-Oriented
- Objective
- Rational
- Logical
- Flexible
- Curious
- Informal
Majors and Careers for ISTPs
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With a 93 percent career-placement rate, our students graduate ready to tackle the challenges of the professional world and make a difference near and far. The majors and careers listed here are just a few of the many opportunities available to you at Ball State. We offer about 190 bachelor's degree programs that you may pair with one of more than 130 minors. And before you graduate, you will have access to dozens of services and resources through our Career Center to prepare you for the professional world.