by Danielle Attanasio

Created on: November 13, 2009   Last Updated: November 16, 2009

With SATs and ACTs, high school juniors and seniors have a lot on their mind. While it's important that they do well on their standardized tests, and to keep up with their daily school work, there is one question that they will need to answer, that may be the most important decision they will make in their educational career. This question is: what am I going to major in when I graduate high school and go to college? There are a few students who have their future mapped out, and have for years, but those who aren't as lucky may shuffle at the last minute to hammer out the details of their interests.

First, it's important that you calm down. It's much easier to make a decision when you're not stressed. Just remember that there is no need to stress because odds are you have time. This decision is based entirely on your interests, and there isn't a right or wrong answer.

Second, you need to consider the facts. You may come to realize that you are equally interested in more than one subject. In this situation take into consideration what is important to you for your future. It shouldn't be hard to figure out which subject you would, for example, make more money in. You should also follow through on some in depth research on each subject and find specific sub-categories that may scare you away, or lean more towards one subject.

Third, take into consideration hobbies, not just academic classes. If, for example, you are interested in photography, but you have never thought about it in this light, this could direct you to a more creative side of things. Most people who are interested in photography attend a school of fine arts and either major or minor in, you guessed it, photography.

Finally, you should always remember that you don't need to make this decision now. Tons of students enter college not knowing what they want to do. However, choosing to do this may not be a responsible decision. You might finally find a subject and field that you're interested in and realize that the college you attend is totally wrong for you. So it's probably a good idea to have at least a vague idea (such as a favorite general subject).

Remember that you can always see your school's guidance counselor who can help you make this decision.

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