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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]8th grade.... ask again in 2-3 years[/quote]

Not OP but picking a major in 11th grade seems late.

OP - industrial engineering is great for intuitive, analytical people. The only downside is because it is engineering, she would need gen ed science classes/labs. As a career, it may be great for her, but she'd have to suffer through heavy science in college. [/quote]

No, picking a major in junior year of college is late. In HS and the beginning year or two of college, take a wide variety of courses.

See the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (https://davidepstein.com/the-range/)

"David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see.

Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive."[/quote]

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