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Choosing a major is one of the many important decisions you will make that will eventually shape your career path. Make the right choice and you can look forward to an exciting career after you graduate. Make the wrong choice and you will find yourself struggling through. Yes, you can change majors mid-way through college …

As a general rule, students are expected to be declaring a major by the end of their 3rd or 4th semester. Every college has their own rules and guidelines on when and how students are required to declare a major. It is important not to presume anything. You must find out about your college’s rules so …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Considering the time and money you will be investing in your college education it is vital that you choose the right major that is aligned with your choice of career. Sure, you can switch your major, but that can be an expensive decision, not to mention the time you would have spent studying a subject …

While most students are declaring their major by the end of their sophomore year or earlier, some students may find they do not particularly enjoy their major or original intended career path after taking courses in the subject. In this case, students may wish to switch their major, but there are pros and cons to …

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 …

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 …