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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selecting a College Major

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Picking a major is almost as important as selecting the right college. Majors can determine what you study in grad school, what kind of career path you might take, what you’ll be studying for the 4+ years you attend undergrad school. In other words, it’s an important decision. So here are a few questions you should …

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Myths About “Practical Majors”

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s a long-standing myth that students who choose ‘practical majors’ such as business, finance, engineering, accounting, or biology, have a better chance of snagging a job immediately after they graduate. At first thought, it seems very plausible but on second thought, there are a lot of flaws to this reasoning. Hire Rates While certain STEM …

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5 More New and Emerging College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Social Media, Nanotechnology, Game Design / Development / Programming / Writing, Computer Security and Popular Culture Studies made it to our first post about new and emerging college majors. Here are 5 more that are new and emerging college majors that hold tremendous potential. Data Science Data scientists extract insights from large data sets and use …

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6 Reasons You Should Become an English Major

By Hayden StewartLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s not uncommon to hear academics advocating for college freshman to pursue STEM degrees, claiming that these skills are the most marketable in our economy. But despite all the changes in media, education, and business, the skills that come with an English degree are both necessary and desired. So, no, you don’t have to teach …

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Pros and Cons of Having a College Minor

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A college minor is something many students wonder about. Is it worth minoring in something? Should I just double major instead? A college minor can be a great addition to your degree, but there are some drawbacks too. Here are the pros and cons of having a minor in college. PRO: Complement Your Major If …

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FAQs About College Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Is your future potential college asking you to choose a major in your application? Some schools require you to declare a major before you’re even a freshman or accepted, while others ask that you choose by the time you’re a Junior. If you’re not sure how to go about choosing a major or just want …

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5 Reasons To Choose A Double Major

By Hayden StewartLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s safe to say that the majority of students anticipating applying for, or about to start, college wonder what they should choose as their major. It is a critical decision, and asking an eighteen-year-old to make such a choice when it will have such an impact on their career and potential life-path is a very …

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3 Unique Ways To Research Potential Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Choosing a major is one of the many important decisions you will make that will eventually shape your career path. Make the right choice and you can look forward to an exciting career after you graduate. Make the wrong choice and you will find yourself struggling through. Yes, you can change majors mid-way through college …

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When Do You Declare A Major?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

As a general rule, students are expected to be declaring a major by the end of their 3rd or 4th semester. Every college has their own rules and guidelines on when and how students are required to declare a major. It is important not to presume anything. You must find out about your college’s rules so …

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Will Being an Undeclared Major Hurt My College Acceptance Odds?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re not quite sure what you’d like to major in by the time you complete your college applications, you may be tempted to put down “undeclared.” However, will that help or hurt your acceptance odds? It’s A Good Idea To Put Something Down In most cases, students who are leaning towards writing down “undeclared” …