<p>The problem is that in many colleges the business and engineering programs are pretty rigid (and often in separate schools which you must apply to by program.) That makes exploring these areas pretty difficult and entering after a semester or two and graduating on time impossible. </p>
<p>I would recommend he apply to all schools as undecided and enter that way. Then after exploring (and hopefully completing most of the college’s core requirements) he can pick what major he wants. Think about the large number of subjects taught in college which your son has had no exposure to in HS, maybe one of these will be his “passion.”</p>
<p>When visiting/researching colleges check out what resources or programs they have for “undeclared/undecided” students. My daughter is in an undeclared students program at Northeastern and it has helped her find some direction.</p>