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Researching Majors & Colleges

Researching Majors & Colleges. What type of college do I want to apply to?. Vocational 2-Year Community College 2-Year Community College and Transfer 4-Year College (CSU, UC, Private). Biology Political Science English Math Foreign Language Liberal Arts Engineering.

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Researching Majors & Colleges

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  1. Researching Majors & Colleges

  2. What type of college do I want to apply to? • Vocational • 2-Year Community College • 2-Year Community College and Transfer • 4-Year College (CSU, UC, Private)

  3. Biology Political Science English Math Foreign Language Liberal Arts Engineering Communications Art Business Computer Science History Psychology Music What do I want to study?

  4. 3 Days in Career Center 1. Use resources to help decide on majors & colleges 2. Learn about requirements for colleges 3. Research 3 colleges

  5. Catalogs College Handbooks SAT/ACT Booklets MSJ Website www.msjhs.org Important Dates & Events Parent Newsletter Student Bulletin What colleges should I choose?Available in Career Center…

  6. College Visits College Fairs Consider: Size of student body Majors offered Extra-curriculars available Amount of personal attention you require Location Campus life Cost Diversity Graduation Rates To help decide on college choices:

  7. …require a specialized degree. Accounting Architecture Nursing Civil Engineering …be used in many careers. Psychology, Political Science, English, Liberal Arts Business Education Journalism Lawyer Majors can …

  8. Communication Skills Experiences Achievements Extra-curriculars Leadership Transferable skills Attitude Major A major should allow you to search and explore options. Applying for a major is not selecting a career. Employers look for a combination of qualifications:

  9. Choose a major that… • Reflects your interests • Excites you • Stirs a passion within • You will excel in academically

  10. Many students need more time • Apply “Undeclared” • Declare in Spring of Sophomore year • Take a variety of classes • Talk to professors, students, professionals • Use Career Center at your college

  11. Some Resourcesfor Majors • Great Jobs for Majors Books • Choices Majors Descriptions • Websites: • What Can I do with a major in… www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors • The Career Key www.careerkey.org/english - Identify & Prepare for a Career www.californiacolleges.edu/career/

  12. Business & Marketing Computer Science MultiMedia Communication Arts Cosmetology Health, Human & Public Service Industrial Technology Mission Valley ROPCareers

  13. Most popularROP Classes

  14. Volunteer or Part-time job • (www.volunteermatch.org) • Career Speakers • Classes in High School • Take Interest, Skills, Values & Personality Assessment Surveys Interests +skills +passions +values = GOOD MAJOR FOR YOU

  15. Work Values Survey VALUESDESCRIPTION Adventure………variety or unpredictability Family……………no evening & week-end work Knowledge………pass on what you know Power……………..need to prepare for leadership Integrity…………sense of purpose Wealth…………….pay well, mesh with other values Friendship………work closely with others Recognition….….people know you Independence….. unstructured, your own boss Security………….no risky ventures or companies Beauty……………where you work is important Creativity……….imagination, your own ideas t Help others……..service industry

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