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How should a person with an undecided major go about looking for colleges?

I currently am #undecided about my major, making it difficult for me to choose a college. Help? #college

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Seema’s Answer

Hello, this is a great question. Both choosing a college and a major are challenging. I would suggest narrowing down your general fields of interest - for example, are you interested in marketing, something more technical, communications, etc? Do you like to interact with people or are you a person who prefers to work alone. A classic resource to explore this question is the book, What Color is Your Parachute. Once you have a general idea of the fields you might study, you can research schools that have programs in that general area. When choosing colleges, also consider location. Generally speaking, you will have better luck finding a job opportunity after college if you are located in the geographic area that your college is located. You can network with alumni and take better advantage of career development resources. Finally, you should consider finances. Especially if you are undecided as to your ultimate field of study. I would advise against taking on a lot of debt simply to get some college courses in. Good luck!
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Justin’s Answer

There are a lot of great colleges and universities. Most people go to school unsure about their major. The more undecided though you are I’d recommend a smaller school. They tend to have a better staff to student ratio. And they help ensure you will find a major and graduate in 4 years. At a larger university it’s a little more difficult to switch majors and still graduate on time.

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David’s Answer

I would suggest you begin by taking some classes at a community college. This will provide you with the opportunity to take classes in different fields without spending a lot of money. Speak with college counselors & industry professionals to determine if a field you've selected will be worth your effort, be rewarding and, most importantly, be something you think you'll love. Once you've found something you like you can start looking for four-year universities to attend.

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Simeon’s Answer

I would apply to colleges and apply for their financial aid. At the very least, I would take the most serious look at the colleges that gave you better offers as far as availability goes. Choose four of your favorite universities, including a stretch goal and a safe option along with two middling options. Also, see which colleges make it the easiest to transfer in college credits from community college.
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