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Avoid These Mistakes When Choosing Your Major
Rupesh RegmiMay 9, 2026 — 12 min read
In this blog
1. Why your major decision matters
2. Mistake 1: Picking a major before defining the career
3. Mistake 2: Chasing salary without fit
4. Mistake 3: Letting parents or peers choose
5. Mistake 4: Believing you must decide in high school
6. Mistake 5: Ignoring workload and prerequisites
7. Mistake 6: Underestimating late major changes
8. Mistake 7: Ignoring AI and industry change
9. Mistake 8: Overrating “best program for my major”
10. A step-by-step process to choose your major
11. How WiseAdmit can support your decision
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