The Freshman, Book 4 Choices



This page contains the choices in The Freshman, Book 4 and their outcomes.

''This game revolves around the choices you make, they can improve or decrease relationships with the characters. This walkthrough is made to assist others in helping them make their right choice for the game. Good luck and happy playing!''

Choices that have no outcome on the side have not been explored yet, please help this page by contributing those answers!

Please note that this book allows you to import your important choices from Book 3, including your relationship status and chosen Love Interest (LI)!

Setup Choices
Choice 1
 * Import now!
 * Play without importing.

Choice 2
 * Confirm (brown eyes, darkest skin)
 * Confirm (brown eyes, second from lightest skin)
 * Confirm (green eyes, lightest skin)
 * Confirm (brown eyes, second from darkest skin)

Choice 3
 * Confirm (Curl Power: short, dark hair)
 * Confirm (The Classic: long, dark hair; behind ears)
 * Confirm (Blondes Have More Fun: short, blonde hair)
 * Confirm (Playing with Fire: long, red hair)
 * Confirm (Turn Up the Volume: long, dark hair; in front of ears)

''These hairstyles got names in later books. Those names are included in parenthesis with a description of the hairstyle.''

Choice 4
 * Outfit 1 (Red Top)
 * Outfit 2 (Floral Dress)
 * Outfit 3 (Plaid Over Tank)

Choice 5
 * Perfect! Let's go!
 * Wrong! I need a new look.

If you choose the second option, you go through the previous three choices, again, until you have a look you like.

Choice 6

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice.
 * Enter your name.

Chapter One: Rockin' Down the Highway Choices
Choice 1
 * Meet Chris's little sister! (No effect)
 * See Kaitlyn's parents in Austin! (No effect)
 * Visit James's family's winery! (No effect)

Choice 1.1

This choice will not appear if you stayed single in the series or broke up with your LI in Book 3, Chapter 8.
 * Yeah, I can't wait to see him/her! (No effect)
 * Mom, we broke up, remember?

Choice 2
 * Sunflower seeds
 * Pair of boots
 * The joke book

Choice 3
 * The flashlight
 * The book on foraging
 * The car repair kit

Choice 4

''Borrowing the suitcase allows you to bring all six items with you. Each item unlocks a special scene later in the book.''
 * I'll bring the sunflower seeds too (💎16)
 * I'll borrow your suitcase (💎48)
 * I'll stick with what I have (No effect)

Choice 5

If you're playing with Zig as your LI, Kaitlyn will be mentioned in the first option.
 * I've been talking to Chris/Kaitlyn/James, of course. (No effect)
 * Zack and I talk a lot. (No effect)
 * Abbie and I Skype pretty regularly. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Totally groovy!
 * Very... uh... interesting.
 * Like a real hunk of junk. (Jalopy Spotter)

Choice 7
 * Enjoy the music! (No effect)
 * Dance our butts off! (No effect)
 * Wear flower crowns! (No effect)

Choice 8
 * Are you okay? (No effect)
 * Did something happen? (No effect)
 * When did this happen? (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Maybe we can help you take your mind off him. (💎20)
 * You'll get through this. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * A person? (+20 Questions)
 * An animal? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Blond? (No effect)
 * Brunette? (+20 Questions)
 * Redheaded? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Is he a celebrity? (No effect)
 * Do we know him personally? (+20 Questions)

Diamond Choice 4
 * You never told us you were related to a rock star! (No effect)
 * Does your uncle still make music? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5 "Confidence Improved" - You helped Zack feel better about his future.
 * Maybe it's time for you to find your passion. (No effect)
 * You don't need a boyfriend to have fun. (No effect)

Choice 10 (Chris/James/Zig/Single)
 * We're going to the Aurora music festival! (No effect)
 * You're gonna love this van! (No effect)
 * You get to see your best friend soon! (No effect)

Choice 10 (Kaitlyn)
 * We're going to the Aurora music festival! (No effect)
 * You're gonna love this van! (No effect)
 * You get to see your girlfriend soon! (No effect)

Chapter Two: (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay Choices
Choice 1
 * Chris has lunch ready for us. (No effect)
 * Chris's sister likes us. (No effect)
 * We don't get lost again. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * I don't know much about them. (+Approval)
 * Spiderman 3 is one of my favorite movies. (No effect)
 * I read X-Men as a kid. (+Approval, +Approval)

Choice 3
 * Throwing a Hail Mary. (+Approval)
 * Flower arranging. (+Approval,+ Approval)
 * Whistling the Hartfeld march. (No effect)

Choice 4

This is a timed choice. Of the 6 Approval points: [5 or 6 out of 6] "Part of the Family" - You impressed AJ! [3 or 4 out of 6] "Lukewarm" - AJ's warming up to you. [0 or 1 or 2 out of 6] "Chilly Reception" - You don't impress AJ.
 * Leave the rope alone. (No effect)
 * Pull the rope up. (+Approval, +Approval)

Choice 5

This is a timed choice.
 * Block that lobster! ⬅ Correct
 * Look out! (No effect)

If the timer ends, you do nothing and Chris grabs the lobster.

Note: Do you only get choice 6 and 7 if you get previous choices right?

Choice 6

This is a timed choice.
 * Jump in front of the lobster!
 * Block it with that fishing pole! ⬅ Correct

If the timer ends

Choice 7
 * Trip!
 * Run after it! ⬅ Correct
 * Scream!

Choice 8

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice. The default is "Gerald".
 * Name the lobster

Choice 9
 * Convince Chris to let me keep Gerald. (💎18)
 * Let Gerald meet his ultimate fate.

Choice 10
 * Are you really sure you're okay? (No effect)
 * We're here for you. (Confidence Improved for Zack)

Choice 10.1

You only get Choice 10.1 if you didn't get sunflower seeds in the first chapter.
 * A bag of sunflower seeds (💎16)
 * Nothing.

Choice 11
 * Right! (No effect)
 * Straight! (No effect)

Choice 12
 * Left! (No effect)
 * Right! (No effect)

You end up getting lost and having to use sunflower seed regardless of your answers to Choice 11 and 12.

''"Smart Packer" - You have something on hand that will help! (If you bought the sunflower seeds and use them to help you find your way).''

"Empty Pockets" (If you didn't buy the sunflower seeds and got lost).

Choice 13 (without sunflower seeds)
 * Scream and forge on ahead blindly.
 * Turn right at every fork I get to.

''If you are dating Chris, he suggests that you forget the maze and spends some time alone together in the maze. If you are dating someone else, he suggests putting your heads together to figure out how to get out of the maze. The options are the same in Choice 15, but they lead to different choices depending on whom you are dating.''

Choice 14
 * I'd like that. (💎20) (You win)
 * Let's split up. (You lose)

Diamond Choice 1 (Chris)
 * Take it off. (No effect)
 * Actually, this isn't the best time.

Diamond Choice 1 (Kaitlyn/James/Zig)
 * Follow the spiders. (No effect)
 * Follow the sound of our footsteps. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2 (Kaitlyn/James/Zig)

If you choose to look over the top of the maze or try another route, you spot the exit and beat everyone else.
 * Hack through the hedges.
 * Try to look over the top. (No effect)
 * Try another route. (No effect)

Chapter Three: Summer Wine Choices
Choice 1
 * I liked them. (No effect)
 * They're an acquired taste. (No effect)
 * I thought they were pretty rude honestly. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * It's a pleasure to see you again. (+Approval)
 * Do you know where James is? (No effect)
 * Your house is absolutely stunning! (+Approval, +Approval)

Choice 3
 * Chilling out, mostly. (No effect)
 * Writing a lot. (+Approval, +Approval)
 * Looking forward to this trip. (+Approval)

Choice 4 ''Of the 6 Approval points: [5 or 6 out of 6] "Part Of The Family" - You impressed James's parents. [3 or 4 out of 6] "Better Than Last Time" - You got on fine with James's parents. [0 or 1 or 2 out of 6] "Mommy Issues" - You failed to impress James's parents.''
 * James left because he was miserable. (+Approval)
 * James has accomplished a lot. (+Approval, +Approval)
 * This is James's life, not yours. (No effect)

Choice 5 Choice 6 Choice 7 Diamond Choice 1
 * Start a master's degree! (No effect)
 * Find a job at Hartfeld! (No effect)
 * Work at the cafe! (No effect)
 * Neiigh! (No effect)
 * What's your name? (No effect)
 * What a pretty girl you are! (No effect)
 * That sounds amazing! (💎17)
 * Actually, I'm feeling kind of tired. (Neigh To That)

This is a timed choice.
 * Left! (No effect)
 * Right! (+Riding)

If the timer ends, 

Diamond Choice 2

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, the horse jumps over the river. Diamond Choice 3
 * Go over the rocks (+Riding)
 * Go over the log
 * Jump over the river

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you stay on the path and the horse slows down. Confidence Improved for Zack
 * Stay on the main path
 * Take the side path (+Riding)

Choice 8
 * Does your family make the wine themselves? (No effect)
 * Do you get to drink any of this? (No effect)

Choice 9 (Whose?)
 * Let's do it! (💎20) (Grapes of Wrath)
 * Nah, I'm fine. (Grape Escape)

Diamond Choice 1
 * For the face
 * For the chest
 * For the groin

Diamond Choice 2
 * Pelt him with more grape slush
 * Pull him up to his feet

Choice 9 (James)
 * Let's do it! (💎20)
 * Nah, I'm fine.

Diamond Choice 1 (James)
 * I think I have a pretty clear idea.
 * The Skype calls weren't doing it for you?

Diamond Choice 2 (James)
 * Don't stop there.
 * Let's just enjoy the bath.

Chapter Four: Can't Buy Me Love Choices
Choice 1 You only get Choice 2 if you didn't get joke book in the first chapter.
 * The night is still young. (No effect)
 * I'm up for some comedy. (No effect)

Choice 2 Choice 3
 * Buy the joke book (💎16)
 * Put the book down
 * Something of a celebrity. (No effect)
 * Absolutely hilarious! (No effect)

Choice 4A (with joke book)
 * Chris.
 * Zig.
 * James.

Choice 4B (without joke book) ''"Smart Packer" - You have something on hand that will help! (If you bought the joke book and humored the audience.)''
 * What's the big deal with memes?
 * Who else's Jupiter rising is in the twelfth house?
 * Knock knock.

"Empty Pockets" (If you didn't buy the joke book and failed to impress the audience.)

''"Confidence Improved" - you helped Zack feel better about his future. (only applied if you bought the joke book)''

Choice 5
 * Buy the clubbing outfit (💎25)
 * Stick with what I've got (Shallow Pockets)

Choice 6
 * He's very charming. (No effect)
 * He seems friendly. (No effect)
 * He's really hot. (No effect)

Choice 7

You only get Option 2 if you are single.
 * You should get your flirt on. (💎20)
 * I should get my flirt on. (💎20)
 * Someone will probably snap him up by the end of the night. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * To be yourself (No effect)
 * To unbutton your shirt some more (No effect)
 * That public sex is illegal in the US (No effect)

Choice 8
 * To sit down? (No effect)
 * Some space? (No effect)
 * Water? (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Was way too packed. (No effect)
 * Was so not our scene. (No effect)
 * Smelled funky. (No effect)

Chapter Five: Born to be Wild Choices
Choice 1
 * That's so... supportive of you! (No effect)
 * You've certainly changed your tune. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Kind of messed up. (No effect)
 * Pretty okay, to be honest. (No effect)

Choice 3 "Looking Sharp", if you brought along boots.
 * Pretty barren. (No effect)
 * Kind of scary. (No effect)
 * Like fun! (No effect)

"Fish Out Of Water", if you didn't bring boots.

Choice 4 You only get Choice 5 if you didn't get boots in the first chapter.
 * The line dancing. (No effect)
 * The mechanical bull. (No effect)
 * Whatever happens in a place like this. (No effect)

Choice 5
 * The cowboy boots (💎16)
 * Nothing (Yippee Ki Nay)

Choice 6 Choice 7
 * Should I get you outside? (No effect)
 * Talk to me! (No effect)
 * Talk about some gross PDA. (No effect)
 * Ride this baby. (💎19)
 * Pass. (No effect)

[Diamond choices.]

Choice 8
 * Are you sure this place is open? (No effect)
 * What do you even do at a place like this? (No effect)
 * What are we waiting for? Let's go! (No effect)

Choice 9
 * A great idea! (💎20)
 * It might be trouble. (No effect)

Choice 10

This is a timed choice.
 * Pull out of their grasp! (No effect)
 * Let them pull me along! (No effect)

Although second option is correct, there is no effect whatsoever for the story.

Chapter Six: Hungry Like The Wolf Choices
Choice 1
 * I love cold weather! (No effect)
 * This is one of my favorite outfits! (No effect)
 * I didn't pack a coat! (No effect)

Choice 2 [Diamond choices.]
 * Check out Alcatraz! (💎17)
 * Leave time to set up camp (Alca-Drag)

You only get Choice 3 if you didn't buy the forging book in the first chapter.

Choice 3


 * Buy the foraging book (16💎)
 * Buy nothing

Choice 4
 * It might make him more comfortable. (No effect)
 * I'm sure he still wants to hear about your summer. (No effect)

Choice 5 "Smart Packer", if you bought the foraging book and helped scavenge.
 * Drive back into town? (Camped Out)
 * Scavenge for food? (Freshman vs Wild)
 * Draw straws for who to eat first? (What Are Friends For)

"Empty Pockets", if you didn't buy the foraging book and was unable to harvest food.

Choice 6A (with foraging book)


 * Blackberries.


 * Chanterelle mushrooms.


 * Hazelnuts.

Choice 6B (without foraging book) "'Herbi'-Score", if you scavenged enough food to make a decent meal with the foraging book. "Herb Your Enthusiasm"', if you were unable to make a meal with what you 'found, due to not having a foraging book.
 * Moss.
 * Dandelions.
 * Clover.

''"Confidence Improved", you helped Zack feel better about his future. (only applied if you bought the foraging book)''

Choice 7
 * Tell ghost stories! (No effect)
 * Sing campfire songs! (No effect)
 * Go night swimming! (No effect)

Choice 8
 * I'm worried about him. (No effect)
 * He just needs time to process. (No effect)

Choice 9
 * We should sneak off, then. (💎20)
 * We should head back to camp (Afraid of the Dark)

[Diamond choices.]

Chapter Seven: Bad Moon Rising Choices
Choice 1
 * Split up. (No effect)
 * Call rescue services. (No effect)
 * Wait for him to come back. (No effect)

Choice 2 (if you have a flashlight)
 * Take a look. (No effect)
 * Leave you to it. (No effect)
 * Get out of here. (No effect)

Choice 2 (if you don't have a flashlight)
 * Flashlight (18💎)
 * Nothing

"Smart Packer", if you brought/bought the flashlight. "Empty Pockets" if you did not buy or bring the flashlight.

Choice 2.1 (if you don't have a flashlight) ''This choice will repeat twice. Which ever option you choose, it will result in the same outcome.''
 * Left. (No effect)
 * Right. (No effect)

Choice 3 Choice 4 Choice 5 Choice 6 Diamond Choice 1 You’ll receive More like Dela-Faux if you choose Delacroix
 * I'm so relieved we found you! (No effect)
 * What the hell were you thinking? (No effect)
 * You've always been supportive. (No effect)
 * It's ok to have off days.
 * It's hard and should be avoided at all costs. (No effect)
 * No plants taste as good as cheese fries. (No effect)
 * Friendship is the greatest tool of all. (No effect)
 * We do have a reservation. (💎17) (Breakfast Club)
 * We'll find somewhere else to eat. (No effect)
 * Summers
 * Delacroix
 * Pierce

Diamond Choice 2 Confidence Improved
 * You're interested in their art
 * You really admire Kevin Driver
 * Music is important to you

Choice 7
 * What's the occasion? (No effect)
 * How's your summer going? (No effect)

Chapter Eight: Stand By Me Choices
Choice 1

You only get Choice 1 if you didn't get foraging book in the first chapter. ''"Smart Packer", if you bought the repair kit and helped get the car back on the road. "Empty Pockets", if you didn't buy the repair kit.''
 * The repair kit (💎16)
 * Nothing

Choice 2A (with the car repair kit) Choice 3A (with the car repair kit) Choice 2B (without the car repair kit) Choice 3B (without the car repair kit) Choice 4 Choice 5 Choice 6 Diamond Choice 1 Diamond Choice 2 Snow and Tell
 * Let me help you with that. (No effect)
 * Don't get too dirty. (No effect)
 * [Love Interest], I didn’t know you could fix cars. (No effect)
 * Zack, didn’t your uncle warn you about this? (No effect)
 * Why is that necessary? (No effect)
 * Zack isn't exactly the owner. (No effect)
 * Thanks for the help! (No effect)
 * Good riddance! (No effect)
 * The boho outfit (💎20)
 * The strappy top (💎25)
 * The green thing (Uh...)
 * You're being weirdly nice. (No effect)
 * Thanks! That was sweet of you. (No effect)
 * Let's go! (💎20)
 * But we shouldn't get split up from the others. (No effect)
 * Her mouth!
 * Her clothes!
 * Forget about your home life for today
 * Maybe it’s time to find a new family
 * Let’s trade snow cones

Choice 7 Choice 8
 * You have to do it! (No effect)
 * That sounds like a hassle. (No effect)

If you fail any of these choices [8 - 11], you automatically finish last, hence any further choices related to the race will not appear - e.g. if you failed Choice 8, Choice 9 to Choice 11 won't appear.

This is a timed choice. Choice 9
 * Climb the wall! ⬅ Correct
 * Slip and fall!

This is a timed choice. Choice 10 This is a timed choice. Choice 11
 * Get buffeted by the pillars!
 * Avoid the pillars! ⬅ Correct
 * Left!
 * Right! ⬅ Correct

This is a timed choice. "One Step at a Time", some wounds take a long time to heal.
 * Help him up! ⬅ Correct
 * Keep running!

Choice 12 "Dream Come True", if you succeeded in the race earlier, hence allowing Zack to meet the band.
 * I'm proud of you. (No effect)
 * Brandon looked like he was in worse shape. (No effect)

Choice 13 No diamond choices but Zack sings with the band again and receives a pick from Kevin Driver.
 * Go for it! (💎19)
 * Stay here where it's safe. (No effect)

Choice 14 You have reached the end of The Freshman, Book 4.
 * Aurora! (No effect)
 * Cheese! (No effect)
 * Friendship! (No effect)