Sources for Choosing a College Major

Declaring a college major can be a daunting task.  It is becoming more and more common for students to enter college with an undeclared major.  A recent survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed asked 23,000 adults who attended a community college or four-year institution about how they chose what to study in college.  The following three sources were identified as the most likely to be used:

  • Employment-based guidance
  • Social network of family and friends
  • Online tools

Other helpful tools:

  • High school guidance counselor
  • College advisor

In addition to using these tools, considering using My College Max, which offers a Career Assessment and helpful tools for choosing a major/career.  Once you have decided on a major, it is important to do well in your classes and participate in extracurricular activities.  Also, be sure to complete an internship (or two!) in order to fill out your resume and gain experience in your preferred professional field.

Steven J. Harvey, Ph.D.
CEO & Founder, My College Max, Web Site: www.mycollegemax.com
Executive Director, The WNY Consortium of Higher Education, Web Site: www.wnycollegeconnection.com

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