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College Major Assessment Scoring Guide

 

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

 

Thanks again for participating in our assessment, Are You Ready to Choose a College Major?

 

Scoring:

 

Give yourself 4 points for every yes response and 0 points for every no response.

 

90 - 100 pts. -- Top of Your Class. You appear to know everything there is to know about choosing a major that is right for you. Excellent work!

 

80-89 pts. -- Solid Performer. You know enough about majors to have a solid understanding of their importance to your future. Nice job!

 

70-79 pts. -- Average. You know some things about majors, but you probably should bone up a bit more on the subject before choosing your major. Work harder!

 

Under 70 pts. -- Below Average You appear to be a bit unsure about how to choose a college major that's right for you. Use the resources below to learn more.

 

Need some college major tips? Use these resources:

• Choosing a College Major: How to Chart Your Ideal Path

 

• What Can I do With a Major in...? Real Jobs for Real Majors

 

• Finding Your Career Passion Tutorial: Uncover Your Ideal Career Path

 

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.

 

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.

 

Enhance your career! Take advantage of all of our expert free career development advice, tools, and more in our Career Resources Toolkit for Job-Seekers.

 

 

 

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