Do you go for the best ... or settle for less? Are you scorin' all the great stuff you deserve in life--or playin' it super safe?

It's a big, beautiful blast to be all that you can be. But going after goals means sticking your neck out a little bit. Are you the kinda gal who does what it takes to get what's best for you--or could you be shortchanging yourself a wee bit? Take this quiz to find out if you're striking the right balance between risk and rejection.

1 Your music teacher announces she's holding tryouts for spring-concert solos. Are you so there? A) You betcha--it's about time the world finds out you're the next Carrie Underwood. B) No, thanks--you're allergic to embarrassment. Better to stay hidden in the back row during chorus. C) OK, you'll push past the butterflies and give the audition a shot.

2 You dig Austin--really. Still, he's not your dream dude. So when he asks to be your boyfriend, what's your move? A) You let him down easily. If you're not feelin' it, it's uncool to pretend Austin's your one-and-only. B) You say, "Yes." OK, so he's not perfect--but he's into you. C) You tell him you're not into it but that you want to hang with him as a bud.

3 Which celeb's vibe do you mose admire? A) Natalie Portman. She's been to Harvard, scored an Oscar nomination and ruled the galaxy! B) Emma Roberts. Yeah, she has a mega-famous aunt on her side--but she's still fabulous. C) Kelly Clarkson. She's a superstar but still down-to-earth.

4 Your crew orders a huge pizza with the works. The sec that yummy pie hits the table, you ... A) Playfully push your buds outta the way and grab the biggest, cheesiest slab. B) Hang back 'til everybody selects a slice--nobody likes a greedy gimme-girl. C) Reach for the piece directly in front of you. If you don't get a ton of toppings, it's not the end of the world.

5 You're pulling down a solid B+ in bio. If you tackle two extra-credit labs this quarter, though, you can probably eke out an A. Are you willing to put in the time? A) Of course! It's totally worth nudging your GPA. B) Neh. A B+ is nothing to sniff at--you'll cruise with it. C) You'll have to see if you can clear a space in your schedule--making b-ball captain this season is just as important to you.

6 On your b-day, your dad proudly presents you with a cell phone--way cool but not the model you wanted. What's your move? A) You tell him it rocks, then discreetly exchange it. B) You tell him you're totally psyched and keep it. C) You thank him for the great gift but ask as nicely as possible if you can kick in your allowance to get the upgrade.

7 You and your buds wanna start an all-girl band. Which instrument are ya itchin' to rock out on? A) Lead guitar. Watch out, Cheyenne! B) Tambourine. It's impossible to mess up in front of an audience. C) Keyboards. Your big bro has taught you a few simple chords--and, hey, it's all about fun.

8 You and your BFF Beth are pitted against each other by your indoor track coach to run a sprint. Do you feel OK goin' all-out against your girt'? A) Psyched! "Competition" is your middle name. B) No way--you're fakin' an achin' ankle. You don't feel comfortable chargin' hard against a bud. C) Sure--it totally doesn't mean you've dissed Beth if ya beat her.

MOSTLY A's DESERVIN' DIVA

You definitely go for the awesome stuff life has to offer--because you know you are so worth it. When it comes to going after something you want, you never doubt yourself. You're rock-solid sure you have the talent and ability it takes to attain anything. You're beyond-willing to take risks to make a gain--you'll always land on your feet, right? Congrats on that confidence--it'll take you places! What you've gotta watch out for, though? Hurting other people by accident in your quest to be the best. Never get so "all about me" that you stomp on your buds' feelings, or compete so hard for something that you come off looking wag ruthless or selfish. Instead, show the world you've got a little taste of humble pie (instead of jumping all over that pizza pie). No need to step on anybody's toes on the road to awesomeness.

MOSTLY B's MODEST MOUSE

You're a really chill gel, and that's admirable. You don't live for the limelight--you're perfectly happy to let others shine. Your strategy is to keep expectations on the low side to avoid disappointment if what you hope for doesn't happen. That's a natural instinct--trouble is, it's not much fun. If you're going to make strides, you need to take leaps in life. Sure, this can be scary. If you step up and take a risk, you might fail at something or someone could reject you. In the big honkin' picture, though, that's really not so bad. If you happen to try something and trip up, you can learn from your mistakes and make it great next time around. You absolutely deserve great and groovy things, so don't settle for life's crumbs. Bite into the whole delicious cookie!

MOSTLY C's BALANCED BABE

You're straight-up sensible when it comes to doin' and pursuin'. You feel worthy of getting everything fab that's due ya, but you're way careful not to make out-there moves that might actually put what you want out of reach. Before taking a risk, you evaluate the sitch from all angles and feel just fine about taking your sweet of time to decide whether the thing you want is really worth it. Be careful never to let your friends talk you out of going at your own pace--so what if they say turtles move faster? It's smart to process all the necessary info before leaping, so enjoy the speed that's right for you--and keep up your positive 'tude. Being way-optimistic helps you see all of life's awesome possibilities.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY SARA SCHWARTZ