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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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Try an Interdisciplinary, Liberal Studies, or General Studies major, that will let you combine multiple interests. Or an Individually Designed major that you can even name yourself.
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This may depend on the school. The university I worked at did not allow new students to officially declare a major until their sophomore year, even if they had declared a major on their application. Most schools have academic advisors and career centers to assist you in determining a possible major and who can recommend classes to get you started in majors you might be interested in and which may fulfill general education requirements as well. Also, don't feel you are stuck with a major and have to finish it no matter what. You may discover completely new subjects once you are campus that you like much better. This is okay!

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.
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....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!

Ta recommends the following next steps:

Search universities with undecided enrollment for first and second year students.
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