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Solah
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How do I decide my major?
I got into college, yayyy :)
The problem is, I don't know which major to declare. Right now, I'm in as undecided, but need to choose soon
I love science. I know I want to go into either Chemistry or Cellular and Molecular Bio.
I'm hoping to enter either Med school or Pharm school (keeping my options open for now), and go into research.
Which major fits better with this track?
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Jerome Dees Jr.
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I would offer that it is OK to start college as an undeclared major. You can use the first two years to get your general Ed done while exploring a few different electives.
That gives you some runway to figure out what you want to do without feeling pressured to do it now.
That gives you some runway to figure out what you want to do without feeling pressured to do it now.
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Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest first, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, finance manager, etc
If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest first, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, finance manager, etc
If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Amy Zdanowski
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The good news is that Chemistry and Cellular & Molecular Biology overlap a lot early on, especially for students considering med school, pharm school, or research. Either major can get you there—what matters more is doing well in the core science courses, completing prerequisites.
My advice: choose the major that interests you most right now, knowing it’s not permanent. You can adjust as you learn more. Focus on strong grades and pay attention to what genuinely excites you.
A helpful next step is to look at the colleges you’re considering (or your current college) and compare the course requirements for each major. Pay attention to where there’s overlap—those shared courses are great ones to start with. That way, you’re moving forward while still keeping your options open.
Additionally, find people to talk to during careers you think are interesting. If you need help finding people in a profession you're interested in ask that question on this platform too.
My advice: choose the major that interests you most right now, knowing it’s not permanent. You can adjust as you learn more. Focus on strong grades and pay attention to what genuinely excites you.
A helpful next step is to look at the colleges you’re considering (or your current college) and compare the course requirements for each major. Pay attention to where there’s overlap—those shared courses are great ones to start with. That way, you’re moving forward while still keeping your options open.
Additionally, find people to talk to during careers you think are interesting. If you need help finding people in a profession you're interested in ask that question on this platform too.