Wed, Jan 3, 2024 11:30 AM

If your student has no idea what they want to be when they grow up or where they want to go to college, have no fear, this is more common than you may think.

Helping your student figure out what they are interested in pursuing can play a crucial role in reaching their future plans. It is common for students to initially pick a college or major, and then later change their mind. The statistics show that about 70% of students end up changing their majors at least once in college. Unfortunately, if this switch happens after the sophomore year, this can set your student and your college savings back. One of the best ways to help your student avoid making a switch like this is to sit down and help them map out their future, now.

As they return to high school this semester, challenge your student to find a topic that really interests them. If they don’t have any ideas, have them utilize the internet to do some research and try getting involved in trying some new activities. Whether it’s a future class, a sport, or a hobby, this could be something that can help unlock their future. Sometimes the spark can come from a great teacher they had or a role model they found who does their dream career. For example, if your student enjoyed an engineering class they took in high school, encourage them to enroll in more STEM classes moving forward. Then, ask them to explore colleges that offer solid STEM Programs and co-ops or internships so they can take a career for a test ride.

Time will fly by fast in high school, especially if you have a junior (or senior), so make sure your student maps out what needs to be accomplished in the coming months so they can prepare to have a successful admissions process in the fall of their senior year. This will allow them to transition into the right college, at the right price, pursue the right major or career path, so they can graduate right on time!

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