Do colleges prefer a student with a chosen major or a student who has chosen ‘exploratory’ as their major?
Choosing a major is sometimes difficult to do when you’re still deciding your career, do colleges prefer an applicant who who has a desired major? #major #choosing-a-major #undecided
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Ta’s Answer
....Only schools which do not offer an admission program for exploratory students. It is so common for students to enter school undecided. That can be the largest enrollment unit for first-year students. Begin school in the summer to help with your first year transition, if possible. Take fewer courses then. Enjoy learning about all of your options. Spend the first year learning more about your academic environment. Truly this helps reduce student stress. I know this from personal experience and as a past Academic Advisor for Undecided students. One excellent example is The Pennsylvania State University. Compare their first year programs and undecided enrollment unit, DUS, to other options.
Big decisions take time. One title of major does not lead to only one type of job. Students can be an art major, complete entrance to med school courses, enjoy a lighter load of math/science courses, enjoy a true passion of art, and still become a doctor later. Key is going to that college that offers those options. There are many. Best wishes!
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Aurora’s Answer
If you are a transfer student, you will need to have a much better idea of what your major will be so that you can apply to a university that offers that major. You can do research online to find out what classes it would be helpful to take before you get there.