Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education

Having doubts about higher education? Maybe you re thinking about attending college but wonder whether it s worth the cost. Or maybe you're already a college student and are worried about whether you ll be able to get a good job in your field. You re right to be thinking about these issues.

The author says, "Probably the most important thing I've learned about higher education is this: you can get everything you hope for and more if you take personal responsibility for the design and construction of your education. The key is to be your own 'general contractor,' the one who puts all of the pieces of a higher education together according to a careful personal plan."

- Features illustrations, graphs, and pictures to engage high school students and get them excited about preparing for and committing to a higher education
- Ideal for a student who can t decide on his or her major
- Illustrates the various earning potentials of different jobs
- Shows how to build an individualized college "ranking" system, one focused on your personal learning
- Teaches how to customize your degree as well as connect your degree to what comes next