College Decision Help

College Search & Selection
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Hello, I am a senior from New Jersey who needs some advice regarding my college options. I have about 10 schools that I am applying to, the most notable of which is Vanderbilt. I visited in the summer and absolutely loved it and am now considering applying ED. I am unsure of what I what want to major in but I was thinking Business or Statistics. The only issue is that Vanderbilt does not offer either of these as a major. They have business as a minor and a major in mathematics that includes statistics but not an actual statistics major. I am conflicted on what to do as I love the school but am not sure what I would study there. I was accepted into Pitt’s honors college and could see myself there as well. I am also applying to Wake Forest, Richmond, UNC, UVA, and a few other schools. I guess why question is this: is it worth going to a school that I am unsure if they have a major I want? I could go to Pitt (and a few other schools) and be happy but I really like Vanderbilt and it is the best school on my list. I’ll post my numbers below so hopefully that will give you an idea of where I’m at. Thanks in advance.

SAT: 1450
GPA: 4.26 (4.04 Freshman, 4.29 Sophomore, 4.45 Junior)
AP’s by Graduation: 7
Rank: school doesn’t rank but likely top 10%

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  1. Can you afford private schools?
  2. No, go to a school that has your major
  3. Try to figure out what is it your like about Vandy and see what other schools have that too
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1.) With a little help, yes. We can’t afford 60k a year but with some grant money we could make it work.
2.) My only issue is that I’m not sure of my major. Business and Statistics are two things I’m considering but I really don’t know what I want to do for the rest of my life. So I guess I’m trying to see if I can go there and find something I like.
3.) Will do.