A good or bad roommate can make or break the college living experience. Take this quiz to determine if you and your potential roomie will get along before you sign the lease!
Two people should take the quiz separately, then combine their scores following the formula provided at the end of the quiz. Good luck!
Keep track of your points for the end!
A = 1
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B = 2
C = 3
D = 4
1. Are you a morning person?
A) I’m a morning person; I’m up with the sun.
B) I only stay up late during the weekend.
C) I’ll stay up late, but I’ll also get up early. It depends on what plans I have.
D) I’m a night owl, and I hate getting up early.
2. Do you prefer a crazy night out or a cozy night in?
A) I prefer to stay in and read a good book.
B) I’ll go … but I’d rather play video games.
C) I like going out, but I would also enjoy a calm movie night.
D) Shots! Shots! Shots!
3. After a long week of work/school, your room looks…
A) Neat and tidy.
B) The bed probably isn’t made, but I’ve kept it up.
C) Piles. Everywhere.
D) Like a scene straight from “Hoarders.”
4. Your roommate isn’t feeling well. What do you do?
A) Make them some soup and a get well soon card.
B) Pick up some medicine for them on the way home.
C) Ignore them and hope they feel better.
D) Lock myself in my room so I don’t catch it.
5. Do you smoke?
A) Nope.
B) The elf bar never leaves my sight.
C) Do drunk cigs count? (Yes.)
D) Depends … Smoke what, exactly?
6. What are your opinions on guests?
A) Whatever, I don’t care.
B) It’s fine, just as long as they tell me first!
C) As long as they aren’t of the opposite gender, I don’t mind.
D) I’d rather not have someone I don’t know in my room.
7. How would you and your roommate divide chores?
A) A fixed schedule outlining every task.
B) Rotate chores based on availability.
C) Do what you can, when you can, as needed.
D) Let chores wait until absolutely necessary.
8. What is your stance on sharing clothes and/or food?
A) I don’t like to share; I’d rather keep our things separate.
B) I’d prefer to have my own things, but it depends.
C) I don’t mind sharing certain things, just ask!
D) Sharing is caring. What’s mine is yours!
9. It’s 6 p.m. on a Saturday. What are you most likely having for dinner?
A) Heating the food I meal prepped for the week.
B) Throwing some mac and cheese in the microwave.
C) Scouring the fridge for leftovers.
D) Ordering takeout.
10. Do you prefer to relax in a quiet environment?
A) Yes, I need total silence to focus.
B) Some low noise is generally OK.
C) Medium to loud noise during the day is fine, but I prefer quiet at night.
D) I don’t mind if it’s loud at any time.
My score: __/40 points
To calculate your scores, add up each person’s total (10–40 points). Then, subtract the lower score from the higher one. The difference (0–30) is your compatibility gap. Use it to see where you land on the chart below.
0-7 — Perfect match: Congratulations! You guys are going to make the perfect roommates! Have fun living together.
8-15 — Strong fit: You guys may have some differences, but overall, you’ll get along!
16-22 — Mutually tolerant: If you choose to live together, prepare for some substantial arguments. Communication is key!
23-30 — Long shot: Gap 23–30. It seems you have some pretty different ideas … We would suggest holding off on signing the lease for now.
