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How can colleges ask us to have an intended major when we are all 17 and 18?

Its a great big world out there, and making us decide what we want to be before we are ready. #insane #I am too young

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Erika’s Answer

I went to a community college first and thought I knew what my major was gonna be (Accounting). After 2 years at a community college and transferring to a university, my major shifted. I didn't go into the Business School as I planned. I wound up going into a different college and then taking a minor which was unplanned because it was mandatory. I wound up really enjoying the minor (Communications). I wound up majoring in Economics. You should be able to make small shifts without much classes retake. Make sure you do you research. Being willing to make changes. Talk to counselors who can help provide you with the necessary guidance.
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Jacob’s Answer

I 100% agree, but the beauty of being that age is that you don't have to fully commit! I went to school at a pre-med major, and after my first semester I knew it wasn't the path I wanted to go down (Chemistry and I didn't get along). I instead took some time to take classes that varied across different subjects (e.g., Art History, Astrology, Macro-Economics, Business Statistics, Sociology), and found a passion for Economics and Statistics...and ended up in the financial services industry. Long story short, take your time and figure out what you're passionate about, and it's ok to change directions!
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Daniel’s Answer

Yeah insane is right. Although they make it seem like they want you to have a major in mind, they really are just trying to place you in the right school (For example if you pick accounting that lets them know you're interested in business..So theyll put you in the business school). Once you get to the college of your choosing though you can switch to whatever major you want. I personally had no clue what i wanted to major in, and almost no one i know had any clue. But, once you get there and start taking classes you eventually figure out what suits you best, it just happens. Once you do figure it out you can easily switch to your desired major. Your first year is mostly basic classes anyways like math, writing, science etc. Don't feel any pressure at all to pick a major, just do whatever seems to fit you best for now and you'll figure it out come sophomore or junior year!

My personal suggestion is business, its very open and even if you end up choosing something like science it will be helpful.
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Sheila’s Answer

Hi Corrine:

You question is valid. Choose a major that you're interested in and research the colleges that offer that major. Review the core curriculum in the event you may decide to change your major later. . . Best of luck to you!

~ Sheila

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Kimberly’s Answer

That's a great question. Many majors are so competitive that you must apply to the specific major before going to college. I think this is very unfortunate. I recommend choosing the major that best reflects your interests, but know that you may change your mind. Focusing on core curriculum for your first year will help avoid extra classes if you do change majors. Additionally, research the schools you are applying to for all the majors you are interested in and the ability to change majors.
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