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Parents’ Guide to Supporting Your High School Student’s Choice of College Major
Starting junior year (or earlier), students will be asked what they want to study in college by guidance counselors, teachers, parents, bosses, friends, etc. When filling out college applications, they’ll be prompted to list their potential major or program of study. Putting “Undecided” is an option, but most students feel pressure to list a major. And most parents and other well-meaning adults want to help them figure out their future major.