A: Major Choice is a personalized career exploration and mentorship program designed to help individuals discover their strengths, define their professional interests, and build an actionable plan for their future career and educational success. We pair participants one-on-one with an experienced mentor for highly customized guidance.

A: Major Choice is designed for any motivated individual seeking to define their professional path. This includes high school students exploring post-graduation options and adults looking to make a career change or re-enter the workforce. While our curriculum is beneficial for anyone seeking mentorship and career clarity, we are proud to offer a specific specialization in working with individuals who have diagnosed disabilities.

A: Yes, Major Choice is currently offered exclusively as a virtual course. This format allows us to deliver a high-quality, one-on-one curriculum that can be accessed by participants across the country.

A: Every applicant needs to complete our online application and participate in a brief interview. This process ensures the program is a good fit for your individual goals. Please visit the Major Choice Eligibility Requirements document for a complete list of admission details.

A: That’s completely normal! Major Choice is specifically designed to help participants in this exact situation. Through personalized guidance, self-assessments, and research activities, your mentor will help you gain clarity and confidence in choosing a path.

A: The program's length can vary depending on the participant’s individual needs and goals, but most complete the full curriculum within 13–15 weeks.

A: Yes. High school students who successfully complete and pass the course curriculum and reside in New Hampshire are eligible to receive one-half (.5) elective credit. This credit is subject to the approval and evaluation of the Major Choice mentor upon the participant's successful completion of the course requirements.

A: Participants should expect to meet with their mentor twice a week for 45 minutes each session. Additionally, you will need to complete approximately 90 minutes of independent work (homework) each week.

A: No, the course is designed to be completed on a laptop or desktop computer. This setup helps avoid interruptions and ensures a smoother, more effective learning experience for all the online research and document sharing required.

A: Absolutely! The majority of our participants successfully complete Major Choice while balancing school, work, and/or activities like clubs and sports. We will work directly with public schools, private schools, and homeschoolers to tailor the student experience and timing to best meet their needs.

A: We ask all participants to treat this course as a precursor to a job. If you need to miss a meeting, we expect you to notify your mentor directly (not a parent or guardian). Continued unannounced absences may result in removal from the course.

A: Major Choice mentors are experienced professionals with backgrounds in education, social work, and psychology. We carefully match each participant with a mentor whose expertise and personality best align with their individual needs and goals.

A: You will receive invaluable one-on-one support from your professional mentor, guiding you through each step of the program:

A: We provide regular updates to parents/guardians (for minors) or designated support staff, outlining the participant's progress and offering suggestions on how you may support their journey. You'll also have the opportunity to meet with Major Choice staff to discuss progress and future plans.

A: The cost of Major Choice varies depending on the services and support provided. We are proud that our program is often covered by external funding sources. We will work with you during the application process to explore all available funding options, which may include:

A: We specialize in serving individuals with disabilities, which often makes our program eligible for full funding through a state's Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency (in NH) or other state-specific funding partners (in MA, FL, and AZ). If you qualify for services in your state, the cost of Major Choice may be covered entirely.

A: To get started with the funding process, you will typically need to complete our release and application forms. If pursuing funding through a VR agency or other partner, they will require documentation confirming eligibility, which may include a recent IEP, 504 plan, or a formal diagnosis document from a licensed medical or psychological professional.

A: If seeking sponsorship through a funding agency, the eligibility review process can take up to 60 days, though many applications are approved more quickly. We advise applicants to start the funding process immediately upon applying to Major Choice.