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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think people who can't handle real majors are more obsessed with school name prestige

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This is an important point that recognizes the changing needs of employers. Math, science, technology and other STEM majors are now the basis for securing many--maybe most--of the best post-college positions.

The best funded engineering & tech research schools are found at large universities.

Trend is toward specific majors.[/quote]

This. Only people majoring in soft, useless fluff like History or Philosophy worry about HYP. The smart, competent kids major in CS and are fine going to state schools. [/quote]

My very smart and competent DC knows that, due to a lack of interest, he would personally be miserable as a CS major or working as an engineer/technician.  He is also wise enough to choose a major and profession that likely won't pay as well, but that affords a decent lifestyle AND provide personal enjoyment and fulfillment.  I was in a profession that paid VERY well (big law), but was very unhappy.  I took a huge pay cut to change careers and couldn't be happier with what I'm doing now - absolutely no regrets. [/quote]

Yes your kid can not handle real majors
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No, my kid is wise enough not to prioritize salary over happiness.  He will be fine and very content never owning a luxury brand car. I feel sorry for people whose priority goal is securing the highest paying jon possible no matter what their real interests are. [/quote]

Smart motivated competent kids major in challenging real majors and minor in something else interests them.  
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This, times a million.

The only people I know whose kids are majoring in the humanities/social sciences are weak students. Practically every top student at my kids’ high school (not TJ) goes on to major in STEM. Full stop. Science, math, and technology is definitely where the talent is at!!! [/quote]

So all of those history, philosophy and psych majors at HYPS are losers who were only accepted to keep the professors in those disciplines employed?[/quote]

Literally yes. The soft majors at HYPS are filled with athletes/donor kids/other hooked kids. The super smart unhooked kids universally go to STEM. ][/quote]

Wow, the depths of your ignorance are astonishing.[/quote]

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