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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the bigger problem is finding a career path.  It's relatively easy to fulfill general education requirements for the first year of classes and then go into some arts or humanities major that is going to lead to trying to make it as an actor or getting an English PhD.  It's hard to make a living in arts/humanities, especially if she's going to have school debt.  Try to get her to see what her earning potential and ease of finding a job would be with various majors--you want her to at least be going into this with her eyes open.  Lots of people have a day job that's ok and hobbies that they are passionate about (reading, community theater, etc.).  Is she at all interested in teaching high school English or some other subject she's passionate about?  She could major in English and education and end up with a teaching certificate.  Not that the job market for teachers is great, but at least there are some teaching openings.  Math/science/engineering would probably be best from a financial perspective, but it seems like she doesn't want to do that.

In relation to your more immediate concerns, [b]pick a school that is strong in many areas.  Then she can fill her first year with general education-required classes while trying on possible majors[/b].[/quote]

I wouldn't put too much pressure on a 17 year old to find a career path, but I do agree on choosing the best all-around college that best fits her.  [/quote]

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