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When is the best time to think about your major and your career during high school?

When is the best time to think about your major and your career during high school?

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Sarah’s Answer

Junior year is probably a good time to think about your interests and if there are specific programs you may be interested in so you can apply to schools that offer those programs. But in my opinion, you do not need to have your whole career figured out in high school. That's what college is for. If you aren't quite sure what you want to do with your major/career, take a variety of courses during your freshman year of college that seem interesting to help you find where your passion lies. Often times, people start college thinking they know exactly what they want to do with their lives and then they end up having a change of heart. Personally, I thought I was 100% going to be a doctor all my life, but by the time I got to my junior year of college I completely changed my path and became a journalist because I realized I loved writing. My point being, don't feel like you have to have it all figured out during high school. Hope this helps!
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Jennifer’s Answer

It's best to start thinking about majors while you're in Sophomore year and Junior year. Having some idea of what you want to study will help you select a college and chart your future course when it's time to start applying to colleges. But the reality is, with some exceptions, you don't have to declare a major until a little later in your college career.
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Kathleen’s Answer

Hi, my advice is not to worry about careers but think about what you like. Are you a student that draws all the time? Do you care about the environment? Maybe you want to think about a degree in design or environmental landscaping. There are so many different pathways to finding a career. The secret is to cultivate interest, expose yourself to different subjects and ideas. Trends will develop in your interest and that will direct you to a career path. Be open to new ideas the rest will follow.

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Brandon’s Answer

I think the best time to think about a major and career would be during your junior year of high school. You can try to figure it out during your freshman or sophomore year, but at the latest I think you should aim for junior year. Junior year would be the best because it allows you enough time to think about it before your senior year, which is the year you would be applying to colleges.
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