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Are You Ready to Choose a College Major?
A Quintessential Careers Quiz


 

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

 

Choosing a college major is a major event in the life of a student.

 

This assessment is all about determining how ready you are to choose a college major, examining personal interests, career and job choices, family influences, graduate school plans, and other key factors.

 

How ready are you to choose your college major? Take our free assessment and find out!

 

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Directions: Please answer yes or no to the following questions.

 

Note: Get more information on choosing a college major in our College Planning Resources -- as well as in our What Can I do With a Major in...?

 

  1. I understand the concept of college majors and minors.
    Yes
    No

     

  2. I understand that my choice of a college major can change over time.
    Yes
    No

     

  3. I have a thorough understanding of my strengths and weaknesses.
    Yes
    No

     

  4. I have reviewed my likes and dislikes about school, hobbies, volunteering, and work.
    Yes
    No

     

  5. I have completed an analysis of my potential career and work interests.
    Yes
    No

     

  6. I have an idea of the types of values I want in a future career.
    Yes
    No

     

  7. I have conducted detailed research on a number of careers/jobs that interest me.
    Yes
    No

     

  8. I have focused on careers and majors that interest me -- and not only ones that my family or teachers are pushing on me.
    Yes
    No

     

  9. I have researched a few other career/job/major choices even if I am extremely confident in the career choice I have already made.
    Yes
    No

     

  10. I have talked with my family, teachers, and advisers to gain some objective insights into prospective careers (and/or college majors).
    Yes
    No

     

  11. I have determined that my skills, interests, and abilities match up well with the career choices I have made.
    Yes
    No

     

  12. I have matched up college majors/minors with the career fields that interest me.
    Yes
    No

     

  13. I have not chosen a career or major solely based on monetary success or social status.
    Yes
    No

     

  14. I know that some college majors or minors (such as pre-med) are designed to prepare me for graduate or professional degree studies.
    Yes
    No

     

  15. I am confident that I will be attending grad school after college, and thus already know what I should major in for this plan.
    Yes
    No

     

  16. I realize that I must pick a college major by my junior year of college -- but certainly do not need to commit to one sooner than that if I am truly undecided about my future.
    Yes
    No

     

  17. Just as with choosing a college, I realize the importance of talking with older friends and siblings about college and dealing with majors and minors.
    Yes
    No

     

  18. I believe it is possible to have a double major and still graduate college in four years -- but only with proper planning.
    Yes
    No

     

  19. I have explored any options my college (or likely college) may offer for creating my own major.
    Yes
    No

     

  20. I understand that a college major gives me a focus and specialized skill set, but does not necessarily mean I need to find a job in my major when I graduate.
    Yes
    No

     

  21. I realize I may need to craft a mix or majors and minors (especially if I attend a small college) to obtain the education I need for my chosen career.
    Yes
    No

     

  22. In the end, I know that the college degree -- more than the major -- should be my goal.
    Yes
    No

     

  23. I realize my post-graduation job and career path may have little connection with my college major.
    Yes
    No

     

  24. I understand that my career path will likely change several times, possibly moving far away from my college major.
    Yes
    No

     

  25. I understand the impact that my college major choice has on my chances for post-grad employment.
    Yes
    No

     

 

      

 


Don't forget to check out our entire collection of Tests and Quizzes for Job-Seekers.

 


 

Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.

 

QuintCareers.com Founder Dr. Randall Hansen Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of Quintessential Careers Press, including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter, QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his personal Website or reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.

 


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