As parents, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by GPA, SAT, and ACT pressure during the college journey. But what if God is using this season to build perseverance, character, and faith in our students? This encouraging Christian blog explores what truly matters in college preparation while reminding parents and teens to trust God through every challenge, test score, and late-night study session.

( Listen on Apple Podcasts) One of the most common concerns I hear from parents and high school students preparing for college is this: “What if I pick the wrong major?” If you’ve had that conversation at your kitchen table, you’re not alone. In Chapter 10 of my book, Your Next Big Step: The Complete Manual for Christian Parents and Students Preparing for College, I walk families through the reality of declaring and sometimes changing a college major — and why that process

WWW.YOURNEXTBIGSTEP.ORG Jumping into majors because they're easy, popular, or pay well is a disaster waiting to happen for students. Research schools AFTER you discover how God uniquely made you. MBTI®, Strong Interest Inventory's Holland Code®, and CareerExplorer.com all offer career aptitude assessments that highlight your strengths, interests, and ideal work environments. They won't tell the future — but can offer insight into who you are today. Are you analytical and enj