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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 (The Freshman, Book 3 Complete)
- Import Now!
- Play without importing.
If you pick "Import Now", the book will be imported and your choices will now carry over. If you choose "Play without Importing", the import is skipped and you will start the book from the default state.
Choice 1 (The Freshman, Book 3 Incomplete)
- Keep playing (Go to Choice 2)
- Go to The Freshman, Book 3!
If you choose "Go to The Freshman, Book 3!", you are taken out of the book and The Freshman, Book 3 pops up ready to play in the app. If you go back to The Freshman, Book 3, it'll continue as if you chose "Keep playing". If you pick "Keep playing", you have chosen not to import and you'll now play through the book with default choices.
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 get names in later books. Those names are included in parenthesis with a description of the hairstyle.
Choice 4
- Confirm (Red with white polka dots halter dress)
- Confirm (Floral Dress)
- Confirm (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)
Skip Choice 2 if Single in Book Two.
Choice 2
- Yeah, I can't wait to see him/her! (No effect)
- Mom, we broke up, remember? (No effect)
Choice 3
- Some sunflower seeds
- My boots
- The joke book
Choice 4
- The flashlight
- The book on foraging
- The car repair kit
Choice 5
- I'll bring the sunflower seeds too (💎16)
- I'll bring the cowboy boots too (💎16)
- I'll borrow your suitcase (💎48)
- I'll stick with what I have (No effect)
The second option replaces the first if you already chose to bring the sunflower seeds. Borrowing the suitcase allows you to bring all six items with you. Each item unlocks a special scene later in the book.
Choice 6
- 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)
If you're playing with Zig as your LI or single, Kaitlyn will be mentioned in the first option.
Choice 7
- Totally groovy! (Let's Boogie)
- Very... uh... interesting. (Diplomat)
- Like a real hunk of junk. (Jalopy Spotter)
Choice 8
- Enjoy the music! (No effect)
- Dance our butts off! (No effect)
- Wear flower crowns! (No effect)
Choice 9
- Are you okay? (No effect)
- Did something happen? (No effect)
- When did this happen? (No effect)
Choice 10
- 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"
Choice 11
- 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)
The last option replaces the third 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.
- Leave the rope alone. (No effect)
- Pull the rope up. (+Approval, +Approval)
If the timer ends, you leave the rope alone. (No effect)
"Part of the Family" if you got 5 or more +Approval.
"Lukewarm" if you got 3 or 4 +Approval.
"Chilly Reception" if you got 2 or less +Approval.
Choice 5
This is a timed choice.
- Block that lobster! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- Look out! (Skip to Choice 8)
If the timer ends, you do nothing and Chris grabs the lobster. (Skip to Choice 8)
Choice 6
This is a timed choice.
- Jump in front of the lobster! (Skip to Choice 8)
- Block it with that fishing pole! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends, you do nothing and Chris grabs the lobster. (Skip to Choice 8)
Choice 7
This is a timed choice.
- Trip! (No effect)
- Run after it! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- Scream! (No effect)
If the timer ends, you scream and Chris grabs the lobster. (No effect)
Choice 8
This is a fill-in-the-blank choice.
- Name the lobster
The default is "Gerald".
Choice 9
- Convince Chris to let me keep Gerald. (💎 18) (Saving Grace)
- Let Gerald meet his ultimate fate. (Funeral March)
Choice 10
- Are you really sure you're okay? (No effect)
- We're here for you. (Confidence Improved for Zack)
Choice 11
- A bag of sunflower seeds (💎16)
- Nothing (No effect)
This choice only appears if you didn't bring sunflower seeds.
Choice 12
- Right! (No effect)
- Straight! (No effect)
Choice 13
- Left. (No effect)
- Right. (No effect)
You end up getting lost and having to use sunflower seed regardless of your answers to Choice 12 and 13.
"Smart Packer" if you brought the sunflower seeds.
"Empty Pockets" if you didn't bring the sunflower seeds.
Choice 14 (No sunflower seeds)
- Back and to the right. (No effect)
- Back and to the left. (No effect)
Choice 15 (No sunflower seeds)
- Scream and forge on ahead blindly. (No effect)
- Turn right at every fork I get to. (No effect)
Choice 16
- I'd like that. (💎20)
- Let's split up. (No effect)
| Chris |
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Diamond Choice 1
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| Not dating Chris |
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Diamond Choice 1
Diamond Choice 2 (Not dating Chris)
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Chapter Three: Summer Wine Choices
Note: If you are dating Chris, you can choose another outfit.
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)
"Part of the Family" if you got 4 or more +Approval.
"Better Than Last Time" if you got 2-3? +Approval.
"Mommy Issues" if you got 1 or less +Approval.
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) (Horsing Around)
- Actually, I'm feeling kind of tired. (Neigh To That)
Diamond Choice 1
This is a timed choice.
- Left! (No effect)
- Right! (+Riding) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends, the horse moves left. (No effect)
Diamond Choice 2
This is a timed choice.
- Go over the rocks. (+Riding) ⬅ Correct
- Go over the log. (No effect)
- Jump over the river! (No effect)
If the timer ends, the horse jumps over the river. (No effect)
Diamond Choice 3
This is a timed choice.
- Stay on the main path (No effect)
- Take the side path (+Riding) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends, you stay on the path and the horse slows down. (No effect)
"Confidence Improved for Zack"
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) (Grapes of Wrath)
- Nah, I'm fine. (Grape Escape)
Diamond Choice 1 (Not dating James)
- For the face. (No effect)
- For the chest. (No effect)
- For the groin. (No effect)
Diamond Choice 2 (Not dating James)
- 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) (Grapes of Your Heart)
- Nah, I'm fine. (Grape Escape)
Diamond Choice 1 (James)
- I think I have a pretty clear idea. (No effect)
- The Skype calls weren't doing it for you? (No effect)
Diamond Choice 2 (James)
- Don't stop there. (Wet and Wild)
- Let's just enjoy the bath. (No effect)?
Chapter Four: Can't Buy Me Love Choices
Choice 1
- 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 (No effect)
This choice only appears if you didn't get the joke book in chapter 1.
Choice 3
- Something of a celebrity. (No effect)
- Absolutely hilarious! (No effect)
- Easy on the eyes. (No effect)
You only get the last option if you're single.
"Smart Packer" if you brought the joke book.
Choice 4 (with joke book)
- Chris. (No effect)
- Zig. (No effect)
- James. (No effect)
"Confidence Improved for Zack"
Choice 4 (without joke book)
- What's the big deal with memes? (No effect)
- Who else's Jupiter rising is in the twelfth house? (No effect)
- Knock knock. (No effect)
"Empty Pockets"
Choice 5
- Buy the clubbing outfit (💎25) (Soho Sophisticate)
- 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 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)
The second option only appears if you're single.
Diamond Choice 1 (Path A)
- To be yourself. (No effect)
- To unbutton your shirt some more. (No effect)
- That public sex is illegal in the US. (No effect)
Diamond Choice 1 (Path B)
- Kiss me. (No effect)
- Hold me. (No effect)
Choice 8
- To sit down? (No effect)
- Some space? (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- 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)
"Looking Sharp" if you brought along boots.
"Fish Out Of Water" if you didn't bring boots.
Choice 4
- 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)
This choice only appears if you didn't get boots in chapter 1.
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)
"Smart Packer" if you brought your boots and ride the bull.
"Empty pockets" if you didn't bring/buy the boots and ride the bull.
Diamond Choice 1
This is a timed choice.
- Keep my balance. (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- Slide off. (Skip Diamond Choices 2 and 3)
If the timer ends, you slide off and skip Diamond Choice 2.
Diamond Choice 2
This is a timed choice.
- Against the bull. (Skip Diamond Choice 3)
- With the bull. (No effect) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends, you move against the bull. (No effect)
Diamond Choice 3 (with boots)
This is a timed choice.
- Keep my upper body loose! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- Tighten my abs! (No effect)
If the timer ends, you go rigid and fall. (No effect)
Diamond Choice 3 (without boots)
This is a timed choice.
- Tip forward and grip with both hands! (Skip Diamond Choice 4)
- Lean back and keep my other arm raised! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends ?
Diamond Choice 4 (without boots)
This is a timed choice.
- Keep my upper body loose! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- Tighten my abs! (No effect)
If the timer ends ?
"Confidence Improved for Zack" 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 1 (Not dating Kaitlyn)
- You really know your stuff! (No effect)
- I think you're making this all up. (No effect)
"Lone Star State"
Diamond Choice 1 (Dating Kaitlyn)
- Get out of these clothes. (Lucky Stars)
- Not get too risque. (Stars In Your Eyes)
Choice 10
This is a timed choice.
- Pull out of their grasp! (No effect)
- Let them pull me along! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends, you do nothing. (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. (Alca-Drag)
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"
Choice 3
- Buy the foraging book (💎16)
- Buy nothing
This choice only appears if you didn't get the foraging book in chapter 1.
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? (Camped Out)
- Scavenge for food? (Freshman Vs. Wild)
- Draw straws for who to eat first? (What Are Friends For)
- Eat Gerald? (Desperate)
The fourth option replaces the ? if you bought the pet lobster in chapter 2.
"Smart Packer" if you brought the foraging book.
"Empty Pockets" if you didn't buy the foraging book.
Choice 6 (with foraging book)
- Blackberries. (No effect)
- Chanterelle mushrooms. (No effect)
- Hazelnuts. (No effect)
"Herbi-score"
"Confidence Improved for Zack"
Choice 6 (without foraging book)
- Moss. (No effect)
- Dandelions. (No effect)
- Clover. (No effect)
"Herb Your Enthusiasm"
Choice 7
- Tell ghost stories! (No effect)
- Sing campfire songs! (Confidence Improved for Zack)
- 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. (Afraid of the Dark)
Diamond Choice 1 (Dating Zig)
- You should, then. (Pitching A Tent)
- 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)
- Their flashlight (💎18) or (💎16)
- Nothing (No effect)
Note: The diamond cost was 16 for me (like all the other items).
"Smart Packer" if you brought the flashlight.
"Empty Pockets" if you did not buy or bring the flashlight.
| If you don't have a flashlight |
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Choice 3 (If you don't have a flashlight)
This choice will repeat twice. Which ever option you choose, it will result in the same outcome. |
| If you have a flashlight |
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Choice 3 (If you have a flashlight)
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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. (Confidence Improved for Zack)
- 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. (MTV Fibs)
- Delacroix. (More like Dela-Faux)
- Pierce. (Lucky Guess) ⬅ Correct
You will be seated no matter what you pick.
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"
"Breakfast Club"
Choice 8
- What's the occasion? (No effect)
- How's your summer going? (No effect)
- I've been thinking about you. (No effect)
Third option will only be available if you are single and have spent the night with Becca in Book 3, Chapter 12 and/or in Chapter 17.
Chapter Eight: Stand By Me Choices
Choice 1
- The repair kit (💎16)
- Nothing (No effect)
This choice only appears if you didn't get the car repair kit in chapter 1.
"Smart Packer" if you bought the repair kit.
"Empty Pockets" if you didn't buy the repair kit.
| With the car repair kit |
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Choice 2
Choice 3
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| Without the car repair kit |
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Choice 2
Choice 3
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Choice 4
- The boho outfit (💎20) (Bo-Dream-Ian Rhapsody)
- The strappy top (💎25) (Paint it Black)
- The green thing (Uh...)
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)
| Didn't sleep with Becca or in a relationship |
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Diamond Choice 1
Diamond Choice 2
"Snow and Tell" |
| Slept with Becca |
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Diamond Choice 1
Diamond Choice 2
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Choice 7
- You have to do it! (No effect)
- That sounds like a hassle. (No effect)
Choice 8
This is a timed choice.
- Climb the wall! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- Slip and fall! (Skip Choices 9-11)
If the timer ends, you slip and fall. (Skip Choices 9-11)
Choice 9
This is a timed choice.
- Get buffeted by the pillars! (Skip Choices 10 and 11)
- Avoid the pillars! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends, you get buffeted by the pillars. (Skip Choices 10 and 11)
Choice 10
This is a timed choice.
- Left! (Skip Choice 11)
- Right! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
If the timer ends, you go for the tunnel on the left. (Skip Choice 11)
Choice 11
This is a timed choice.
- Help him up! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
- Keep running! (No effect)
If the timer ends, you keep running.
"Leaps and Bounds" if Zack got enough confidence during the trip.
"One Step at a Time" if Zack didn't get enough confidence.
Choice 12
- I'm proud of you. (No effect)
- Brandon looked like he was in worse shape. (No effect)
"Dream Come True" if you won the race earlier, hence allowing Zack to meet the band.
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. For choices in The Sophomore, Book 1, click here.