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, curly, dark hair)
 * Confirm (The Classic: long, straight, dark hair; behind ears)
 * Confirm (Blondes Have More Fun: short, curly, blonde hair)
 * Confirm (Playing with Fire: long, wavy, red hair)
 * Confirm (Turn Up the Volume: long, wavy, 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.

Choice 7 (Without importing)
 * Chris
 * Kaitlyn
 * James
 * Zig
 * No One

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? (No effect)

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 or single, 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.

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
 * Maybe it's time for you to find your passion. (No effect)
 * You don't need a boyfriend to have fun. (No effect)

"Confidence Improved for Zack" - You helped Zack feel better about his future.

Choice 10
 * 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)
 * You get to see your girlfriend soon! (No effect)

Only get the last option if you're dating Kaitlyn.

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. If the timer ends, you leave the rope alone.
 * Leave the rope alone. (No effect)
 * Pull the rope up. (+Approval, +Approval)

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 to 2 out of 6] ""

Choice 5

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you do nothing and Chris grabs the lobster.
 * Block that lobster! (Go to Choice 6) ⬅ Correct
 * Look out! (Skip Choice 6-7)

Choice 6

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you do nothing and Chris grabs the lobster.
 * Jump in front of the lobster! (Skip Choice 7)
 * Block it with that fishing pole! (Go to Choice 7) ⬅ Correct

Choice 7

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you scream and Chris grabs the lobster.
 * 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.

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 You end up getting lost and having to use sunflower seed regardless of your answers to Choice 11 and 12.
 * Left! (No effect)
 * Right! (No effect)

"" if you bought the sunflower seeds.

''"Empty Pockets" - If you only had something that could help... (If you didn't buy the sunflower seeds).''

Choice 13 (without sunflower seeds)
 * Back and to the right.
 * Back and to the left.

Choice 14 (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 15
 * 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. (No effect)

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. (You win)
 * 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
 * James left because he was miserable. (+Approval)
 * James has accomplished a lot. (+Approval, +Approval)
 * This is James's life, not yours. (No effect)

Of the 6 Approval points: [5 or 6 out of 6] "" [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.

Choice 5
 * Start a master's degree! (No effect)
 * Find a job at Hartfeld! (No effect)
 * Work at the cafe! (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Neiigh! (No effect)
 * What's your name? (No effect)
 * What a pretty girl you are! (No effect)

Choice 7
 * That sounds amazing! (💎17)
 * Actually, I'm feeling kind of tired.

Diamond Choice 1

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, the horse moves left.
 * Left! (No effect)
 * Right! (+Riding)

Diamond Choice 2

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, the horse jumps over the river.
 * Go over the rocks. (+Riding)
 * Go over the log. (No effect)
 * Jump over the river! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you stay on the path and the horse slows down.
 * Stay on the main path (No effect)
 * Take the side path (+Riding)

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

Choice 9 (Not dating James)
 * Let's do it! (💎20)
 * Nah, I'm fine.

Diamond Choice 1
 * For the face. (No effect)
 * For the chest.
 * For the groin. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Pelt him with more grape slush. (No effect)
 * Pull him up to his feet. (No effect)

Choice 9 (Dating 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
 * Buy the joke book (💎16)
 * Put the book down

Choice 3 You only get the last option if you're single.
 * Something of a celebrity. (No effect)
 * Absolutely hilarious! (No effect)
 * Easy on the eyes. (No effect)

Choice 4A (with joke book)
 * Chris. (No effect)
 * Zig. (No effect)
 * James. (No effect)

Choice 4B (without joke book)
 * What's the big deal with memes?
 * Who else's Jupiter rising is in the twelfth house? (No effect)
 * Knock knock.

"" if you bought the joke book. "Empty Pockets" - If you only had something that could help...(If you didn't buy the joke book)

"" if you bought the joke book)

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

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

Choice 7 *Only if you're single.
 * You should get your flirt on.* (💎20) (Path A)
 * I should get my flirt on. (💎20) (Path B)
 * Someone will probably snap him up by the end of the night. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1 (Path A)
 * Kiss me. (No effect)
 * Hold me.

Diamond Choice 1 (Path B)
 * 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
 * Pretty barren. (No effect)
 * Kind of scary. (No effect)
 * Like fun! (No effect)

"" if you brought along boots.

''"Fish Out Of Water" - If only you'd worn something to help you fit in... (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

Choice 6
 * Should I get you outside? (No effect)
 * Talk to me! (No effect)
 * Talk about some gross PDA. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * Ride this baby. (💎19)
 * Pass. (No effect)

"" if you brought your boots.

If you fail any of choices 1 to 3, fall off the mechanical bull, hence any further choices related to it will not appear.

Diamond Choice 1

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you slide off and skip Diamond Choice 2.
 * Keep my balance. (Go to Diamond Choice 2) ⬅ Correct
 * Slide off. (Skip Diamond Choice 2)

Diamond Choice 2

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends,
 * Against the bull. (No effect)
 * With the bull. (No effect) ⬅ Correct

Diamond Choice 3

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you go rigid and fall.
 * Keep my upper body loose! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
 * Tighten my abs! (No effect)

''"Confidence Improved for Zack" - You helped Zack feel better about his future. (If you stayed on the mechanical bull.)''

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)

Diamond Choice 1a (Dating someone else or Single)
 * You really know your stuff! (No effect)
 * I think you're making this all up. (No effect)

""

Diamond Choice 1b (Dating Kaitlyn)
 * Get out of these clothes. (No effect)
 * Not get too risque. (No effect)

"Lucky Stars" - You and Kaitlyn got frisky under the stars.

Choice 10

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you do nothing.
 * Pull out of their grasp! (No effect)
 * Let them pull me along! (No effect)

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
 * Check out Alcatraz! (💎17)
 * Leave time to set up camp.

Diamond Choice 1
 * There are plenty of people around. (No effect)
 * There's no such thing as ghosts. (No effect)
 * They keep the ghosts in the basement. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Scaring Zack! (No effect)
 * Hogging the pillows in the van! (No effect)
 * Getting food in the suite shower! (No effect)

"Confidence Improved for Zack" - You helped Zack feel better about his future.

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
 * Drive back into town?
 * Scavenge for food?
 * Draw straws for who to eat first? (If you didn't bring Gerald)
 * Eat Gerald? (If you brought Gerald)

''"Smart Packer" - You have something on hand that will help! (If you brought the foraging book)'' ''"Empty Pockets" - If only you had something that could help. (If you didn't buy the foraging book).''

Choice 6A (with foraging book)
 * Blackberries. (No effect)
 * Chanterelle mushrooms. (No effect)
 * Hazelnuts. (No effect)

Choice 6B (without foraging book)
 * Moss. (No effect)
 * Dandelions. (No effect)
 * Clover. (No effect)

''"Herbi-Score" - You scanvenged enough food to make a decent meal! (You scavenged enough food to make a decent meal with the foraging book.)'' ''"Herb Your Enthusiasm" - Your scavenging efforts fell short. (You were unable to make a meal with what you found, due to not having a foraging book.)''

"Confidence Improved for Zack" - You helped Zack feel better about his future. (If you brought the foraging book.)

Choice 7
 * Tell ghost stories! (No effect)
 * Sing campfire songs!
 * 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) (Relationship Improved with Zig - If you're dating)
 * We should head back to camp

Diamond Choice 1 (Dating Zig)
 * You should, then.
 * I'd rather just stick to kissing.

Diamond Choice 2 (Dating Zig)
 * With you, of course. (No effect)
 * Not without proper food. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1 (Not dating Zig)
 * I ended up meeting my best friends. (No effect)
 * I actually really enjoyed my classes. (No effect)
 * Living in the dorms was pretty fun. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2 (Not dating Zig)
 * Let's eat them anyway. (No effect)
 * Maybe we can make a sculpture. (No effect)

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 don't have a flashlight) ''"Smart Packer" - You have something on hand that will help. (If you brought the flashlight.)'' ''"Empty Pockets" - If only you had something that could help. (If you did not buy or bring the flashlight.)''
 * Flashlight (💎18)
 * Nothing

Choice 3 (If you don't have a flashlight)
 * Left. (No effect)
 * Right. (No effect)

''This choice will repeat twice. Which ever option you choose, it will result in the same outcome.''

Choice 3 (If you have a flashlight)
 * Take a look. (No effect)
 * Leave you to it. (No effect)
 * Get out of here. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * I'm so relieved we found you! (No effect)
 * What the hell were you thinking? (No effect)

Choice 5
 * You've always been supportive.
 * It's ok to have off days. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * 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)

Choice 7
 * We do have a reservation. (💎17)
 * We'll find somewhere else to eat. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * Summers
 * Delacroix
 * Pierce

Diamond Choice 2
 * You're interested in their art. (No effect)
 * You really admire Kevin Driver. (No effect)
 * Music is important to you. (No effect)

"Confidence Improved for Zack" - You helped Zack feel better about his future.

"Breakfast Club" - You and your friends had a scrumptious brunch.

Choice 8 Third option will only be available if you are single and have spend the night with Becca in Book 3, Chapter 12 and/or in Chapter 17.
 * What's the occasion? (No effect)
 * How's your summer going? (No effect)
 * I've been thinking about you. (No effect)

Chapter Eight: Stand By Me Choices
Choice 1

You only get Choice 1 if you didn't get the car repair kit in the first chapter. ''"Smart Packer" - You have something on hand that will help! (If you bought the repair kit.)'' ''"Empty Pockets" - If only you had something that could help... (If you didn't buy the repair kit.)''
 * The repair kit (💎16)
 * Nothing

Choice 2A (with the car repair kit)
 * Let me help you with that. (No effect)
 * Don't get too dirty. (No effect)

Choice 3A (with the car repair kit)
 * Chris, I didn’t know you could fix cars. (No effect)
 * Zack, didn’t your uncle warn you about this? (No effect)

Choice 2B (without the car repair kit)
 * Why is that necessary? (No effect)
 * Zack isn't exactly the owner. (No effect)

Choice 3B (without the car repair kit)
 * Thanks for the help! (No effect)
 * Good riddance! (No effect)

Choice 4
 * The boho outfit (💎20)
 * The strappy top (💎25)
 * The green thing

Choice 5
 * You're being weirdly nice. (No effect)
 * Thanks! That was sweet of you. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Let's go! (💎20)
 * But we shouldn't get split up from the others. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1a
 * Her mouth! (No effect)
 * Her clothes! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2a "Snow and Tell" - Becca opened up to you!
 * Forget about your home life for today. (No effect)
 * Maybe it’s time to find a new family. (No effect)
 * Let’s trade snow cones. (No effect)

Diamond Choices 1b & 2b will appear if you are single and have spend the night with Becca in Book 3

Diamond Choice 1b
 * Kiss Becca.
 * Tuck Becca's hair behind her ear.
 * Hug Becca.

Diamond Choice 2b
 * Screw snow cones. Let's get steamy.
 * I'd rather finish my dessert.

Choice 7
 * 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.

Choice 8

This is a timed choice.
 * Climb the wall! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
 * Slip and fall!

Choice 9

This is a timed choice.
 * Get buffeted by the pillars!
 * Avoid the pillars! (No effect) ⬅ Correct

Choice 10

This is a timed choice.
 * Left!
 * Right! (No effect) ⬅ Correct

Choice 11

This is a timed choice.
 * Help him up! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
 * Keep running! (No effect)

''"Leaps and Bounds" - Zack has grown a lot this road trip. (If Zack got enough confidence during the trip.)'' ''"One Step at a Time" - Some wounds take a long time to heal. (If Zack didn't get enough confidence.)''

Choice 12 ''"Dream Come True" - Zack got to sing with his idol! (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
 * Go for it! (💎19)
 * Stay here where it's safe. (No effect)

No diamond choices but Zack sings with the band again and receives a pick from Kevin Driver.

Choice 14
 * Aurora! (No effect)
 * Cheese! (No effect)
 * Friendship! (No effect)

You have reached the end of The Freshman, Book 4.