With regards to the cultural issues surrounding college choice, it can be more difficult to have that dialog living in India as OP’s husband may not be exposed to the pre-college thinking prevalent in American high schools (my guess - but I could be wrong). If the student can gain admission to a good liberal arts college, and can find good internships, there is no reason to decide on a career track now. Growing up bicultural, and perhaps bilingual, OP’s child has advantages in a global economy. Summer work in areas of interest can solidify a career track after one is in college.