what major to go for?

warblersrule
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:17:02 +0000

I wouldn’t fret about picking a major(s) yet, nor would I try to specialize too soon. Picking colleges with strong programs in history, anthropology and/or sociology, and French isn’t too difficult. Rather than finding colleges with your majors, however, you should decide the traits you want in a college (size, location, social scene, etc.) and then evaluate their programs. As a basic starting point, you may want to try the Fiske Guide, Colleges That Change Lives, and Rugg’s Recommendations. You can also consider the NRC rankings, but they should NOT be taken very seriously on the undergraduate level.