Friday, April 30, 2010

Need advice about college 10 points?

Im going to take a placement test soon at my community college but they want me to choose a Major first. The problem is i don't know what to major in. I like finance/economics, computer science, and science in general. For community college should i just take a bunch of classes, or have a focus right away? Or should i declare a major now and then talk to the counselor after it ake the placement test.Need advice about college 10 points?
Its not unusual to be uncertain about a major at this stage of your academic career. Many if not most students change their declared major at least once in the first couple of years of a four-year degree. I'd contact the testing office of the college to see if making a declaration before taking the placement test is an absolute requirement or not. It may be just a way for the college to get an idea of which courses will be most in demand so they can anticipate the faculty teaching loads.





Since you are planning to go on to a bachelor's degree, I would suggest that you make sure that you get the basic courses out of the way first like English composition, math, science, history, etc. then add a couple of the introductory courses in the areas that you are interested in. The last couple of years at the four-year college or university can be focused on the advanced courses on whatever area you settle on.Need advice about college 10 points?
You shouldn't be pressured into declaring a major at all. If you must choose one, choose ';undecided'; or ';general education'; until you have a better idea of what you'd like to go into. The average college student changes their major 3 times in their college lifetime so don't stress.





The best thing I could recommend would be to take a GE major-and make a 2 year plan with a college adviser. Then you'll know exactly what classes to take and when so you'll always be on the right track. Good luck!

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