How to Choose a College Major

Unsure Which Major Fits Your Teen Best? We’ve Got You Covered.

With over 2,000 majors across U.S. colleges, it’s no surprise that many students feel overwhelmed about making this consequential decision. The good news?

With the right guidance, your teen can explore their options, discover what excites them, and make a choice that truly fits.

Join Anita, former UChicago Academic Advisor, and Hanifa, Columbia alumna and admissions mentor to 1,000+ students, as they break down the major-selection process and share what colleges look for when evaluating students’ choice of major against their academic profile.

👉 You'll learn:

How to find the best-fit major based on your teen’s strengths, interests, and goals
The real differences between applying as “declared” or “undecided”
Which majors are rising and declining in popularity, and why that matters
How both college admissions and employer expectations are shifting, and what your teen can do to stay ahead of the game

Your teen’s major will shape both their college journey and career path, so making an informed choice is essential. Sign up today!

Anita Doddi

Former University of Chicago Academic Advisor

Anita has spent her entire career in service of students—as a student affairs professional at Macalester, as an academic advisor at UChicago, as a College Admissions Advisor both in her own practice and in other firms, and now as a Collegewise counselor and helps students through the college admissions process. Anita earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Williams College and went on to earn her master’s in student affairs and academic support at the University of Michigan. Anita has a knack for building relationships quickly and making seemingly unrelated connections between people and ideas, which comes in quite handy when she’s helping students identify and apply to their best-fit schools.

Hanifa Abdul Sabur

Columbia University Graduate

Hanifa has been passionate about higher education since deciding to be a professor at age 13. After an amazing journey as a student at Swarthmore College (bachelor’s degree) and Columbia University (two master’s degrees), this passion shifted to a lasting commitment to helping others access and make the most of their own life-changing college experiences. As an instructor and advisor at colleges like Columbia University and George Washington University and a college counselor for several years, Hanifa has helped over 1000 students accomplish their goals on their paths toward academic and career success.