2006-12-14 01:39:06 · 13 answers · asked by t-babe 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Visit a guidance counselor at the college. Let them know you are considering a degree there but are unsure about choosing a major. Ask if there are some career tests you can take.
2006-12-14 01:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A career counselor is a great idea, but you can also take your required classes just to get them out of the way. Also, do some research on the fields of study in which you are interested. See what the job market is like. I would also recommend scheduling an appointment with professors or advisers within those majors. It's okay to not know exactly what you want to do before starting college. I did not figure out what I wanted to do until two and a half years after I graduated. Don't worry, you will be fine! Good luck!!!
2006-12-14 01:56:22 · answer #2 · answered by Summer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most colleges will ask to see your SAT or ACT test scores. These are standardized tests taken at central locations throughout the country four times a year. Look on the ACT or SAT websites for dates and testing sites and to register to take the test.
If you are an adult returning to school, try dipping your feet in the waters by attending a community college. You can often get grants to pay for your tuition depending on your income.
Go to the college's admissions office and talk to a guidance counsellor to learn about your options. You will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to attend higher education.
As for a major... most colleges have a core group of classes which are applicable to any major, and are transferrable to other schools. English 101 is English 101 at any college, so it's a good idea to take that course at an inexpensive school (like a community college) where the credit hour costs are a fraction of a state university's.
Good luck!
2006-12-14 01:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the others have said, talking to a college guidance counselor would be a good idea. Also, many colleges have some basic classes under an "Undecided" major for freshmen that let you get a feel for different majors before you make your choice. Good luck in your quest for higher learning!
2006-12-14 01:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Batdan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a counselor to talk about your options, but start school soon! It is okay to change your major (I think the average is two times in undergrad). I changed my major seven times and still graduated on time with two minors. I could never make up my mind, so I did a little bit of everything! Had I stayed one more semester, I would've graduated with four minors!
A lot of schools are trying to help this situation by having a General Studies major for freshmen and sophmores. This gives the students some more time to make up their minds and figure out what they want to study.
2006-12-14 02:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid to start college even if you don't' know what to major in. There are so many general education classes that you are required to take that you will not have a hard time filling your schedule. Who knows, one of these classes may even point you in the direction of your new career! Once at college, there are many guidance and career counselors at your disposal. These people have made careers out of helping people such as yourself determine their life goals. Meet with them and see what sparks your interest. Good luck!
2006-12-14 02:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by C M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first step is to see a Career Counselor and take some tests to see what your interests are. You can't go wrong taking the basics while you are exploring a major.
2006-12-14 01:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest:
- if you're in high school, talk with your guidance consellor. It will be tough to choose a college unless you have an idea of a curiculum that you want to pursue.
- if you're already in college, take general courses and take 1 or 2 classes out of your comfort zone. See what you might like. Many times, the "weed-out" courses like general chemistry, physics, and history will give you an idea of what you'll like and what you don't.
I, for instance, took and intro to economics course and loved it. So much that I decided to take a total of 15 hours and get a minor in it.
2006-12-14 01:50:53 · answer #8 · answered by ncst8surfer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit your college counsoler.........and if you really want to go to college but have no clue what oyu want to major in take your general education classes first they are the same for just about ANY major this way you can get those out of the way and have time to ocus on what it is you'd like to major in and not put off college.
2006-12-14 02:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by ag2588101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to a counselor at a college and/or arrange to take a test to see where your talents an potential lie.
2006-12-14 01:46:22 · answer #10 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋