Find the university major that truly fits you.
Answer 100 thoughtful questions and discover the university major that best matches your strengths, interests, goals, and personality.
Computer Science and Technology
Your answers point to analytical strength, comfort with abstraction, and curiosity about how things work — a strong match for software, data, and product careers.
Why choosing the right major matters
The major you choose shapes the next decade of your life. It influences your daily work, the people around you, and the doors that open or close after graduation.
Save years of regret
Most students who switch majors say a structured early reflection would have saved them time.
Match your strengths, not trends
A major that aligns with how you think compounds over a career.
See paths you had not considered
Eighteen major families means you are introduced to options beyond the obvious.
How the assessment works
A focused process designed to give you a clear, honest recommendation in approximately 10–15 minutes, at your own pace.
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Answer 100 questions
Calm, mobile-friendly, one question at a time. Progress saved automatically.
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Your result is prepared
Your recommendation is calculated instantly on your device.
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Unlock the results via payment
Securely unlock your full recommendation with a one-time payment.
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See your recommendation
View your full recommendation on screen, with reasoning and next steps.
What the 100 questions analyze
Ten focused sections cover the dimensions that genuinely predict major fit.
- 1Personality and learning style
- 2School subject preferences
- 3Academic strengths
- 4Interests and hobbies
- 5Career ambitions
- 6Work environment preferences
- 7Problem-solving style
- 8Communication style
- 9Creativity and analytical thinking
- 10Lifestyle and income expectations
Who this assessment is for
High-school students
Choosing a university major for the first time.
Gap-year students
Reassessing options before committing to a degree.
University students unsure of their path
Considering a switch or a specialization.
Parents and counselors
Helping a student think clearly about a major decision.
For schools, universities and education consultancies
Help more students choose the right major.
Purchase report credits for your institution, invite students individually or in bulk, and manage shared credits with your team. Credits never expire.
What you receive with your result
A complete, on-screen recommendation you can read, screenshot, or revisit in your browser. No downloads, no emails — just clear guidance.
- Your best-fit major with a short and a detailed explanation
- Personality-based reasoning behind the recommendation
- Your top 5 major families ranked by fit
- Career paths and university programs to explore
- Skills to start building right now
- Suggested minors that complement your strengths
- Majors that are unlikely to suit you, with a brief reason
- A clear final summary you can share with your family
See the kind of clarity you get.
A specific major recommendation, the reasoning behind it, and practical directions to explore next.
- Your top 5 major families
- A six-type Holland Code profile
- Career paths, skills, minors, and next steps
Computer Science and Technology
Computer Science fits students who enjoy logic, problem-solving, and building digital products.
Holland Code · ICE
Career paths
- Software engineer
- Mobile or web developer
- Cybersecurity analyst
Skills to build
A primary programming language (Python, JavaScript, or Java) · Data structures and algorithms
Frequently asked questions
How does What Major Should I Choose? by Work Waves recommend a university major?+
What Major Should I Choose? uses a structured 100-question assessment that looks at your personality, academic strengths, interests, values, work-style preferences, and long-term goals. Your answers are scored against 18 major families using a transparent point-based system, and the major with the strongest overall fit becomes your recommendation.
Is the assessment suitable for high school students?+
Yes. What Major Should I Choose? is designed primarily for high school students preparing to choose a university major, as well as gap-year students and early university students reconsidering their path. The questions are written in plain, friendly language with no specialized knowledge required.
How many questions do I need to answer?+
There are exactly 100 questions, grouped into 10 short sections. Allow approximately 10–15 minutes, or take longer to reflect. Your progress is saved in your browser so you can come back later without losing your answers.
What happens after I complete the assessment?+
Once you finish all 100 questions, your recommendation is calculated instantly on your device. Your basic Holland Code interest profile and answer-based summary appear alongside optional checkout for the full report.
Can parents help students complete the assessment?+
Yes. Parents are welcome to sit with their child and discuss the questions together. The most accurate result comes when the student answers honestly based on their own preferences, so we recommend that parents guide and support rather than answer on the student's behalf.
Is the recommendation guaranteed to be the perfect major?+
What Major Should I Choose? gives you a thoughtful, well-reasoned starting point based on your answers — not a guarantee. Choosing a university major is a personal decision that should also involve conversations with family, teachers, and academic advisors. Our goal is to give you clarity and confidence as you make that decision.
Who is behind 'What Major Should I Choose?'?+
What Major Should I Choose? is built and maintained by Work Waves, a career services studio. You can learn more about us at workwaveslb.com.
Take a little time today. Move beyond guessing.
The What Major Should I Choose? assessment is calm, structured, and designed for honest reflection. Start now and see your recommendation when you are ready.