Getting In: A College Coach Conversation Setting Your 2026 Goals; Undecided About Your Major?; Scholarships Without the Stress
Dec 25, 2025
In this engaging conversation, college finance expert Russell Seidelmann shares efficient strategies for finding scholarships, including local searches and reusing essays. College counselor Christine Kenyon discusses the pros and cons of applying undecided about a major, while also highlighting when declaring is important. Admissions adviser Kimberly Asselta offers practical New Year's resolutions for families, such as creating testing and application plans, and encourages students to embrace challenges and pursue their interests. Tune in for valuable insights and advice!
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Declare Pre-Professional When Certain
- Apply directly to pre-professional majors (nursing, engineering, architecture, musical theatre) if you already know that career path.
- These programs often require early declaration because they lead to licensure, certification, or limited seats.
Check Major Flexibility Per College
- Research each college’s policy: some schools let undeclared students switch freely, others cap seats and block late entrants.
- If a major is competitive, consider whether the college or the major should be your priority before applying.
Don’t Rely On Strict GPA Guarantees
- Beware guaranteed transfer rules tied to GPA; illness or life events can derail a required GPA threshold.
- Favor programs with reasonable benchmarks (e.g., 2.5) over ones requiring very high early GPAs to switch in.