If you’re like many students, you may have several academic interests. How are you supposed to select a major and demonstrate interest to colleges when you’re curious about two, three or even more subjects? Below are some suggestions that will allow you to get a more in-depth understanding of various academic subjects and how they can eventually relate to different career opportunities.
Exploring and narrowing down academic interests is a good preliminary step to gaining deeper and more meaningful extracurricular experiences. In turn, with clearer interests, you will be able to submit a more focused and compelling college application.
Kyle received a BS from Vanderbilt University and worked in admissions at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Rice University, where oversaw the BS/MD program with Baylor College of Medicine. Kyle is an IECA Associate Member.
