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 ignorant 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:
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Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search
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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.
