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Think about a minor
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More than a career
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bout a third of college students will change their major sometime during their college careers, the U.S. Department of Education says, and about 1 in 10 will change majors more than once.Students who frequently change majors risk losing valuable class credits and time as they move from program to program, so it’s important to make as few changes as possible once you get started.
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When you’re looking at colleges, also consider how the majors you’re thinking about are taught there. Some colleges have a better reputation than others in certain subject areas, and that can lead to more opportunities down the road.
In addition to choosing a major, you’ll need to pick a minor, too, and you should be careful to choose one that reinforces skills across disciplines and prepares you to work in more than one industry. Micah Sadigh, a psychology professor, told U.S. News & World Report that he considers a minor “an interdisciplinary link” that expands how you think not only academically but also about life and creativity.
You should also know if your chosen major will require more education, such as a graduate or even postgraduate degree for you to be successful. It may also help if you declare your major on college applications so that recruiters get a full picture of what you bring to an incoming class.
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Don’t overthink earnings
You should definitely consider what people in your major make after college, but don’t fixate on that. Graduates may take the skills they learned and put them to work in di erent, betterpaying industries. Make sure that your first job out of school is one where you can learn and grow, not just get paid well. In the long run, what you’ve learned may count for a lot more than what you’ve earned.
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Your major determines much more than what career you may tackle after you graduate. Many students join clubs related to their major and take the same classes with the same people throughout their academic career, leading to lifelong friendships. Make sure that your major aligns with your passion and values, because it’s going to be a big part of your life for the next four or even more years.
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SUCCEED. AtWartburg,93percent ofourgraduatescomplete their degree infouryearsorless.Ourpre-health placementratesaremorethandouble thenationalaverage,withstudentsin pharmacy,nursing,medical/clinical laboratorysciencesandveterinarymedicineseeing100percentplacementrates.
AtWartburg,youcanchoosefrom morethan60areasofstudy,including numerouspre-professionaltracksand newprogramsinexercisescience,pub lichealth,actuarialscienceanddigital mediaandproduction.Ifyouhaven’t decidedyourpath,youwillworkclosely
ourjourneytowardsuccessbeginsthemomentyousetfooton the WartburgCollegecampus. Throughyourcoursework,involvement withon-campusorganizationsandexperiencesoff-campus,likeser vicetrips, ourUrbanStudiesProgramsinColoradoandDesMoines,andinternships, youwilllearnmoreaboutwhoyouare andwhatyouaremeanttodo.
AsaWartburgCollegegraduate you willleavecampuswithmorethanjust a degree.Duringyourfouryears,you alsowillhaveimprovedyourcritical thinkingandcommunicationskills, yourculturalcompetenceandabilityto workwellwithothers.
withprofessorsandstudentsuccessprofessionalstofindyourpassionandstill graduate infouryears.
INTERACT. Smallcollegeshavebig advantages,includingpersonalaccess toyourprofessors.Nomatter youracademicpath,youwillbenefitfroma lowfaculty-to-studentratioandclasses taughtbyaprofessor,notagraduate student.
NET WORK. Becausewearearesidentialcampuswithavibrantlivingand learningcommunity,studentsbuilda strongnetworkoffriendsregardlessof wheretheyliveortheirmajor.Whileon campusstudentsconnectwithalumni acrossthe globewhohelpthembuild theirnetwork.Upongraduation,new Knightsjointheranksofthealumni helpingshepherdthenextgeneration ontosuccess.
LEAD. Employersvalue awell-roundedemployee.AtWartburg,students havetheopportunitytoleadinthe classroom,onthe fieldorstage,through astudentorganizationorthroughser viceinthecommunity.
Inourdaily worktoeducate young people, WartburgCollegestrivesto liveitsdistinctivemissioninbold,new contexts.Ourcallingistochallenge andnurturestudentsoftomorrow, whocometousfrommanyplaceswith many desiresandaspirations.
GETINVOLVED. Morethan one-quarter ofallstudentsparticipate inoneofthecollege’s18musicensembles,includingthe WartburgChoir, Castle SingersandWind Ensemble, whichtourever yyearandalternate travelabroadonarotatingthree-year schedule.Morethan600studentsare involvedinourintercollegiate athletic programwhichconsistentlyranksin thetop25inNCAADivisionIIIand haswonindividualor teamnationaltitlesforthelast28years.In 2022,Wartburgadded women’swrestlingand esportstoitscompetitivelineup.Wealso
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Artstransfermajorshelpstudentscomplete generaleducationclasseswhileexploring differentcareerpaths.Hawkeye’spartnerships withcollegesliketheUniversityofNorthern Iowa,IowaStateUniversity,andtheUniversity ofIowamaketransferringcreditsseamless.On average,studentswhocompletethefirsttwo yearsoftheirbachelor’sdegreeatHawkeyesave closeto$6,000intuitioncomparedtoIowa’s publicuniversities.
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College is a good time to learn how to budget, especially if you’re living in the dorms and using the meal plan, which takes care of two of your biggest expenses.
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Your credit score may be even more important than your GPA once you graduate. It’s a number that tells lenders how likely you are to pay back a loan. The higher the number, the better. Everyone from banks to landlords to potential employers will pull your credit, so it’s important you start building up a good credit score now. Get a card, or have your parents add you as an authorized user. Avoid carrying debt, and pay the card o in full every month.
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Colleges like to see active, engaged students. One way you can show that is through community involvement. Show that you were active in extracurricular and co-curricular activities during all four years of high school and during summer vacations. Volunteer, participate in sports, take on leadership roles. You should demonstrate growth in your journey and develop talent in more than one area.
Don’t leave your admissions essay until the last minute. Think carefully about the topic, and reflect on it before you write. Edit, rewrite, edit again. Convey who you are in your writing, and make yourself stand out from the crowd. Ask for feedback from your teachers, counselors and other trusted adults.
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You want the highest score you can get on the ACT and SAT, so take the test as many times as you can. Take the PSAT during your sophomore year, and take advantage of free SAT and ACT study materials, study guides, practice tests and prep courses before taking the tests your junior and senior year. Take both the SAT and the ACT, and leave yourself time to take them more than once. You should also take SAT Subject Tests and AP tests.
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Ask for help from your school counselor and teachers. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if they seem simple.
There’s an old axiom that no one hires you based on your high school algebra grade. And that may be true, but colleges do look at those things when they’re deciding to admit you. Get the best possible grades you can all four years of high school. Challenge yourself by taking tough courses, such as honors classes, Advanced Placement courses and International Baccalaureate classes.
a great habit that will serve you well in the real world. If you learn this while your life is still relatively simple, it’s easier to manage when things get complicated by homes, investments, marriage and children.
In that budget, make sure you plan for emergencies. If you have a car, plan to set aside money for repairs and maintenance. Have a pet? Plan for illnesses, prescriptions and veterinary visits. There’s no set number you need to save, but you should have some set aside in case the worst happens. Just knowing it’s there will relieve some stress.
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You should start your college search early, no later than the start of your junior year. Research the schools you are interested in, complete applications, write essays, and make sure you have time to take all the necessary exams.
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