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Will Being an Undeclared Major Hurt My College Acceptance Odds?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re not quite sure what you’d like to major in by the time you complete your college applications, you may be tempted to put down “undeclared.” However, will that help or hurt your acceptance odds? It’s A Good Idea To Put Something Down In most cases, students who are leaning towards writing down “undeclared” …

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How To Figure Out Your Intended Major During High School

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Choosing your intended major for college can be a daunting prospect, especially when you’re still in high school. However, there are some things you can do to help determine what field and subject will be a great choice for you. Here are some steps to take on how to figure out what to major in …

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Pros and Cons of Being an Undeclared Major

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Deciding on your college major is a, well, major part of your higher education experience. It determines what you study, what your degree will be in, what future job prospects might open up to you. It can set you on your career path and introduce you to friends and networking contacts within the field. Of …

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Why Women Should Pursue Computer Science Degrees

By Katy TripsesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Women are projected to account for 51% of total labor growth by 2018. But there’s one industry in particular where their visibility is at risk: computer science. A recent study revealed that women make up only 18% of all computer science majors. This is down from 37% in 1984. There are many theories as to …

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Pros and Cons of Switching Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 28, 2023

When starting college, it can be overwhelming to pick a major because there are so many to choose from. It’s actually typical for students to start as an open or undecided major because there are so many options and they aren’t sure what is best for them and their future career. But for the most …

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Pros and Cons of Declaring Your College Major Right Away

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When completing college applications, some schools may ask you which major you are interested in pursuing. However, even if you already know which major you’ll choose, there are pros and cons to declaring it so soon. Here’s what you need to know. Pro: It’s attractive to the school. Declaring your major on your applications may …

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What To Do If You Don’t Know What To Major In

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’re heading to college in a few months and you’re don’t know what to major in. A lot of students actually find themselves in this position but you do have a few options! Here are just a few you might want to consider: Go Undeclared or Declare a Major and Change It Later Most colleges …

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Common Mistakes Students Make When Choosing a Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve managed to make it through high school and are on to bigger and better things. You are excited about college but don’t seem to have an answer to that all-important and often-asked question, “What are you going to major in”. You’ve changed your mind so many times through the years—which is not unusual—but now …

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Should Parents Have an Active Role in Choosing Their Student’s College Major?

By Barret SelbyLast updated on December 22, 2022

Without question, all parents want the best in life for their children. Once you become a parent, you no longer live life for yourself, but for your child as well. Every small pleasure you might have had before pales when compared to the needs and wants of your child. Every hardship becomes easier to bear …

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Tips For Choosing Your College Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Having to choose the right college major is just as important as choosing the right college for you. In fact, one of the major decisions (pun intended) of college life is what subject to major in. Sure you can change it but that might mean starting all over again, which can be frustrating and inconvenient. …