Major in Success: Make College Easier, Fire up Your Dreams, and Get a Great Job

by Patrick Combs, Jack Canfield (Foreword)

With so much at stake during college, students need smart and inspiring advice to help them excel. Now in its fifth edition, MAJOR IN SUCCESS reaches out to undecided freshmen and sophomores in search of a major that suits their interests and career ambitions; shows near-graduation students how to bolster their résumé and ace the interview to land their first real job; and presents innovative strategies for tackling the six biggest fears that hold students back.

 Revised edition of the best-selling guide for college students looking to discover their passion and make the most of their college years. Includes updated resources and websites, the latest job market research, and new student success stories. Named a "Best Book" by the New York Public Library. Previous editions have sold more than 120,000 copies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Self Help, School, College

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1994

Reviews

[James Creasman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and inspirational book on how to get the most out of college. It really boils down to taking the initiative - discovering what you want to do in life, starting from your passion - and then pursuing experiences and resources and relationships in college that can help you get started in a career. Lots of great tips on classes and careers. I studied this with my son before he started college, and I think it helped prepare him mentally.

[Michael Gawlinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for a class that would be taken during late junior or senior year of college. It should be required reading during Senior year of high school and again during freshman year of college.

[Jason Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the third edition.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic tips without much nuance through a lens of white privilege but some helpful advice can be gleaned.

[Luisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

My mom gave me this book many years ago (when I was starting my freshman year of college I believe), and I finally read it! It had some really good advice about choosing courses in college and things to do when setting goals. I should have read it when she gave it to me.

[Abby Starkel]

This book was pretty boring, but I expected that before I read it. However, I did enjoy the comic strips that went along with each page. It made the book a little easier to read because it didn't keep my focus on one thing the whole time.

[Sammy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Met the author of the boook my Freshman year in college. Got the book for free. To be honest, it was all common sense to me. The author is a great motivational speaker though.

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for a kid entering college or in college. Wish I'd had this.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really really useful book on making the most of your college years