Pro3000	Aviator	Magellan	Sigi3	VCAT
Design	Computer-based testing; hands-on work sample technology	Computer-based Optional: Hands-on work sample technology	Computer-based	Internet-based	Computer-based
Purpose/Uses	Vocational Evaluation, Career Development, Database Searching, Academic Remediation, JobMatching	Validated Aptitude, Interest Assessment, Career Exploration, Career Assessment	Career Exploration, Career Assessment, Career Development, for middle and high-school ages	Career Exploration, Values and Interest Assessments, Choosing a college major, for high-school, post-secondary students, and adult populations	Validated Aptitude, Interest Assessment, Career Exploration, Career Assessment
Administration	Evaluator-Directed	Student-driven or Evaluator-Directed	Self-Directed	Self-Directed	Student-driven or Evaluator-Directed
Test Methodology	Aptitudes, interests, academics, temperaments, Criterion referenced to DOL standards	Aptitudes, interests, Criterion referenced to DOL standards	8 Computer based surveys, Criterion referenced	Values, Interest, and Work Activity assessments	Aptitudes, interests, Criterion referenced to DOL standards
Administration Time (approximately)	90 minutes (for comp assess)	Computer: 60 minutes Hands-on work sample: 20 minutes	From 10 minutes to 145+ minutes	Varies	60 minutes
Evaluator Training Time	2 - 5 days	2 days	1/2 day	N/A	N/A
Format/Type	Modular	Complete package	Complete package	Annual license basis	Sold on a per-test basis