Submitted the SIR...what's next?

Kender
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:28:19 +0000

I hope your son gets his first choice too! Not because I’m biased in favor of Porter (although I do love my college ;)), but because I know the stress that goes into making that “top five” list. The worry if you’re making the right decisions, wondering if it’ll be right for you, etc.

Majors do not play in a role in your college assignment. I’m sure there’s some formula to how they go about deciding things, but that’s definitely not a factor and the formula isn’t public. Mostly all you can do is hope for the best and appeal if you’re really unhappy with your assignment.

If he does want to double major, by the way, he should look into that early on (some point during frosh year). I would even highly recommend taking GEs over the summer at a local CCC if possible (always clear with your advisor first). I’m double majoring myself (Literature and Theatre Arts) and I’ve been pulling 20-unit quarters since I transferred just so I can graduate within two years (none of my classes overlap). A double major is very doable, but it does take planning.

Spread sheets are one’s friend when planning a double major, by the way ;)