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When should I declare my college major?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Dear Babs,I love the website and find it very informative. In what year of college does a student have to declare their major?

Thanks,

L.E.

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Dear L.E.

It really varies depending on the college. Most liberal arts colleges give students until the start of their Junior year (3rd year) to declare their major. This means that by second semester, Sophomore year, students should have a pretty good idea about what they want to major in. Students may have to declare earlier if they applied to enter straight into a specific college program, like the Tufts University School of Engineering. In such a specific program, the student may be asked to declare their specialization as early as the first semester of their freshman year, but these types of programs and colleges are rare.

For each school that you plan to apply, make sure you double-check what year you will be expected to declare your major, and think about if that is going to be reasonable for you. Generally, this information can be found under “Academics” or “Schools and Programs” of a colleges website.

Good Luck!

-Babs

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Back to College: Which college program is for me?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Dear Babs,

I’m starting in January on my Associates Degree at a community college and then looking to transfer to a 4-year college for my Bachelor’s, and then possibly my Masters in Food Science! As I am 37 years old, I’m excited and nervous to be going back to college after 19 years! I’m looking ahead to the 4-year college and I have been comparing two but I’m trying to look at the Food Science Program itself, not the basic college info such as tuition, campus life, etc. The two institutions that I’m comparing are Delaware Valley College and Drexel University. I am aware of Drexel’s status among universities but I’m not sure it’s the right choice for me. Could you help me compare colleges by college program?

-Not Quite Finding My Answer

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Dear Not Quite,college programs

Congrats on going back to college after so long! It sounds like you have a real plan, which is important, especially when starting your education later in life. As a closet foodie myself, looking into these two college programs was pretty fascinating.

They honestly both look like great college programs. The main differences that I can see is that Drexel combines the disciplines of management, science and technology, and culinary arts into their culinary science program, whereas DelVal asks that you choose a stream. If you know that you are most interested in the technical/scientific production of food, as opposed to the business of it or the creation of it, then perhaps DelVal is a better bet. If, on the other hand, you are looking for all three aspects, Drexel might be a better choice.

I don’t think either school has a one-up in terms of reputation. They are both very good for those college programs. DelVal does site an impressive 95% of its students go onto a masters right away, and the school has its own MBA in Food and Agribusiness to facilitate this. Drexel, on the other hand, offers impressive internship with food-giants like Hershey’s and Campbell’s. DelVal does look like they also offer internships, but they do not go into detail with whom. You did not mention why you don’t like Drexel. If you were looking for a more focused major, and are sure about grad school, then maybe DelVal is right for you.

As an older student, my advice is to try and minimize costs and maximize your potential for immediate employment following graduation. As far as costs are concerned, DelVal is slightly cheaper. Apply to both, and see what sort of financial aid you are offered. Beyond minimizing your debt leaving college, make sure that you take advantage of as many internship and career opportunities as you can while you are an undergrad in order to better your chances of landing your dream-job when you graduate! Both Drexel and DelVal look like great college programs. Compare colleges in terms of these two criteria, and see which ones stand out.

Good Luck!

-Babs

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College Guide for TV and Film

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Dear Babs,

I’m a high school junior, interested in a career behind-the-scenes of television/film. I know that my first job will probably be as a production assistant, and that internships and helping out with student films are a good jumping off point, but what kind of college education should I be focusing on?

-ShutterBug

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Dear ShutterBug,

If you’re interested in the behind-the-scenes television and film work, than a production major in either broadcasting or film is right for you. As you said yourself, you know that an internship is going to be the key to success in the tv/film industry. So do yourself a favor and place yourself at its hub: LA. Find colleges with great television and film production programs that are also in or around Los Angeles. University of Southern California, UCLA, and the American Film Institute are all renowned for their film schools. Another good bet, especially if you want a more liberal-arts college feel, is Chapman University. Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts has an excellent program housed in a small, liberal-arts campus. Just know that these programs are very popular, and most require a special admissions application in addition to admittance into the university in general.

Another good tip is to try and get as much technical training as you can as an undergrad-film and TV editors are always in high demand, as are other professions that handle the complex technology used to produce high quality television and movies. Search for college student reviews from all of those schools mentioned above, and see which might be the best fit for you. You can compare colleges according to their size, college major, financial aid, or college acceptance rates, and see which school is going to offer you the best advantage in the film and television industry.

Good Luck!

-Babs

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