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How to Choose a College Major

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How to Choose a College Major: Tips for Parents
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Choosing a college major can be a big, anxious deal. It's your college kid's job to choose that major. Yours is to encourage and support him through that process - not foist your dreams on him. But when your kid calls in a 2 a.m. panic because he can't decide, or he's just not sure, or doesn't know where to start, it can be helpful to ask a few questions or murmur knowledgeable reassurances.

Some kids hit campus knowing exactly what they want to do; others aren't so sure. So what follows are tips for every family, no matter what the circumstance...

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