( 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

( Listen on Apple Podcasts ) As a parent, one of the most exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — steps in preparing your student for college is visiting prospective schools . Chapter 9 of my book, Your Next Big Step: The Complete Manual for Christian Parents and Students Preparing for College, helps families move from research to real-life experience, ensuring that campus visits are intentional, organized, and insightful . Step 1: Use the Campus Survey Sheet Before stepping

Help your teen finish high school strong during senior year. Learn how parents can guide students to maintain strong academics, spiritual discipline, and character before college while avoiding “senior slump.” Discover practical ways to reinforce priorities like faith, friendships, purity, and responsibility so your student launches into college prepared to honor God and succeed.

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

High school graduation is an exhilarating time. Freedom is arriving. Independence is developing. Opportunity awaits you around every corner. Before you pick your major, fill out applications, and plan your campus tours, there is one question more important than any other: Who are you becoming? (See 2 Peter 3:18) College is a time of formation. The routines you establish, friendships you cultivate, and spiritual disciplines you maintain will mold you far more than your major e