About College Major Matcher

We built a simple, practical way to explore majors without overwhelm. The tool uses RIASEC plus subject preferences to create a ranked list of majors.

Editorial approach

• Clarity and practicality
• Trade‑offs, not hype
• Concrete next steps

Feedback

Email everydayroyalties@gmail.com with suggestions.

Our approach

We combine a lightweight RIASEC screener with subject preferences to generate a ranked short‑list. We weight your top three codes, add subject‑based boosts, and give a bonus for majors that appear from both sources.

• Evidence‑informed: draws on common advising frameworks and curriculum maps.
• Action‑oriented: pushes you toward projects, conversations, and artifacts.
• Transparent: our ranking approach is explained on the homepage.

What we’re building next

• Compare majors: side‑by‑side course outlines and bottlenecks.
• Program finder: state‑by‑state programs with admissions basics.
• Scholarship starter: major‑aligned awards by GPA band.

Corrections & contributions

Found something unclear? Email everydayroyalties@gmail.com. We prefer specific examples (page URL + suggested change). We post meaningful corrections in‑line.

How recommendations are generated (walk‑through)

1. RIASEC scoring: Your 12 answers produce six totals (R, I, A, S, E, C). We weight your top three codes (1.0, 0.7, 0.4) to seed a pool of related majors.
2. Subject boosts: Each selected subject adds weight to aligned majors. If a major shows up under two or more of your subjects, it gets an extra boost.
3. Cross‑source bonus: If a major appears from both your interests and subjects, we add a small bonus. This favors majors that fit you in more than one way.
4. Ranking: We sort by total score and show the top 12 with short career blurbs.

Example: If your top codes are I and C, with subjects in CS and math, you’ll likely see Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, and Information Systems near the top.

What this tool is (and isn’t)

• Is: a practical starting point that connects interests → coursework → portfolio ideas.
• Is not: admissions advice, financial advice, or a professional counseling diagnosis.

Always review degree requirements and speak with academic advisors before making enrollment or financial decisions.

Editorial integrity & quality

• Sources: widely used advising frameworks (e.g., RIASEC), public curriculum maps, and career services guides.
• Verification: we test flows on real devices, lint HTML/CSS for accessibility issues, and revise copy for clarity.
• Corrections: we welcome specific, sourced suggestions and update pages promptly when warranted.

Accessibility commitments

• Keyboard‑navigable forms and visible focus states.
• Color contrast aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA targets.
• Meaningful labels and aria attributes for interactive elements.

Find an issue? Email everydayroyalties@gmail.com with the page URL and a short description.

Limitations & future improvements

• We don’t model program selectivity, capacity limits, or local labor markets—yet.
• Subject lists are broad; some schools use different naming or combine areas.
• Planned: side‑by‑side major comparison, program finder, and scholarship starter.

Version history

• v1.3: Expanded majors (80+), added 14 subject options, smarter scoring, homepage content refresh.
• v1.2: Added ItemList/Breadcrumb schema, thicker core pages, OG/Twitter tags.
• v1.1: Consent Mode defaults, ads.txt, sitemap, mobile polish.
• v1.0: Initial release with RIASEC + subjects quiz and starter blog.