Major Decisions For College

Major Decisions For College

• Developing Passion
  Q: I don’t know what I want to major in. I enjoy a lot of things, but none are very practical, and I’m not really passionate about anything. Would it be more beneficial to take a year off from school to work, so I can decide what I want to study before I attend a [...] […]
• Is College Worth the Cost?
  Q:  On the Internet and in the news recently I have noticed that a lot of people are saying that college is not worth it anymore and that the opportunity cost for school is just not worth it as it once was. I am a college senior and am excited to graduate and hopefully get a [...] […]
• A Medical Degree for a Woman
  Q: Should a woman consider going to Medical school? I already know about the other careers there are in the health field, but I would like to be a doctor. I already know how long it would take, and what makes me hesitate is that one day I will get married and have kids, so [...] […]
• MBA, GMAT, Career
  Q: I’m a successful entrepreneur and executive in a family company.  I’m in my mid-thirties and have five children, but I’ve always wondered about getting an MBA from a top school and testing myself in the corporate world.  My undergraduate grades are good, but the GMAT looks like Greek to me.  What do you recommend? A: [...] […]
• Jobs For a Science Major
  Q: I am a high school student trying to decide what I want to major in. I am very interested in Atmospheric Science, but the career outlook is not that good... A: Let me congratulate you on two points. One is that you're thinking ahead about both college and your career. The other is that you enjoy science. If you keep looking to the future and developi […]
• Another Associate’s Degree?
  Q: I have my associates degree in general studies. My dream and passion is to design. I have been looking into getting a degree for interior design, but it is only another associates degree. Which would mean that is just two associates degrees and not a bachelors degree. Does not having a bachelors degree really make that much of a difference? A: The way to […]
• A Good Major for a pre-MBA Student
  Q: Right now I'm trying to decide between majoring in psychology with a minor in business management, or majoring in business management and minoring in psychology. I'm looking perhaps to do consulting or future work in business and getting an MBA (or perhaps an MPA). What path do you think would be more valuable for me as a student? A: If you […]
• Are Some PhD Degrees More In Demand Than Others?
  Q: I just read "A dream of college teaching" and was surprised by the fate of the professor. I wonder, is the same true for engineering and business professor? A: Yes, there may be greater demand for PhD faculty in engineering and business at some schools; certainly the salaries are likely to be higher. However, I'd offer a caveat: supply can […]
• Preparing for an MBA
  Q: I am studying Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a minor in Economics, and am looking to receive an MBA later on, after about 3-5 years of work experience. Do you have any advice about how I could make myself extra-attractive to employers? A: You've got a good major/minor combination and a realistic view of the requirements for getting an MBA […]
• Take Time Off to Pick a Major?
  Q: I finished my first year at college, but I don't know what to major in. I don't know if I should be taking time off to try to figure it out, or if I should continue on and figure it out while in school. A: There are two good places to decide on a major. The best is in a carefully chosen internship; the next best is at school, taking major classe […]