High Schools/Colleges Students
Let’s address a pressing issue: a significant number of students are uncertain about their career paths and majors.
- Up to 80% of entering college students admit they are unsure what they want to major in, even if they have declared a major.
- Approximately 50% of all declared majors are “prematurely decided” majors who will eventually change their minds.
- 50% to 70% of students change their majors at least once; most will change majors three times before graduation.
- Studies show that at least 65% of college graduates believe they picked the wrong major to study.
Many high school and college students ask themselves, “What career and college major should I choose? The Career Fit Test and career planning process offers an affordable, proven method for students to assess their strengths, explore the right careers and majors, and make successful school-to-career transitions. Early career planning increases students’ motivation and persistence, as well as schools’ retention rates.
Besides assisting students with college decisions, college admissions offices can use the Career Fit Test and career planning process as a tool to:
- Provide an incentive to prospective students who will be able to see how their interests and skills fit your college’s majors.
- Offer at college fairs and high schools as a valuable offer that will connect your university with new prospective students.
- Collect contact information that admissions staff can use to develop a positive relationship with those interested in a college’s programs.