Let's Play the University Game

[AXOrushadvisor]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Wait, so she's going to be a freshman in the fall? Can you still apply to schools this late?

I graduated in 2011 with a Russian degree - I'm not using that degree's skill set in my current job and have no plans to do so after I get my masters either. Maybe three of my friends from college are in fields related to their undergraduate major, and none of my current coworkers are. Bottom line: it doesn't really matter what you major in. (Generally speaking, we can all think of some obvious exceptions)

I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but she's applied to a lot of great schools that offer a wide variety of academic programs. I wouldn't waste the money applying anywhere else, and instead would choose the school that felt like the best fit.

You are right. I'm not using my major either. She is just the kind of kid that wants to do stuff they way she thinks is right. Changing majors or transferring schools in her mind wont work.

Totally agree that she has been accepted into some great schools. We have been so impressed with not only the schools but the towns around them.

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

You are right. I'm not using my major either. She is just the kind of kid that wants to do stuff they way she thinks is right. Changing majors or transferring schools in her mind wont work.

Totally agree that she has been accepted into some great schools. We have been so impressed with not only the schools but the towns around them.

Understood. I'm a reformed "kid that wants to do stuff they way he thinks is right" - I must have been insufferable, sometimes I can't believe my parents didn't kill me.

Good luck to you and your daughter!