Most Families Pick the Wrong Tech Major — And Don’t Find Out Until It’s Too Late
In 60 minutes, learn how tech majors really work (CS vs Cyber vs Data vs IT), the real internship timeline, and the parent role—so you avoid wasted tuition, time, and confidence.
Register for the Free Open House
Developed by Dr. Rose Shumba — professor, award-winning mentor, NYT-featured expert — who has helped 500+ adults transition into successful tech careers.
Upcoming Live Event for Parents + Students
Tech Major Clarity Open House (Free)
Most families choose a tech path without understanding what it really requires—then discover the mismatch after grades drop or confidence crashes. In this session, you’ll learn the lanes and what to do freshman year to stay on track.
Why capable students struggle in tech majors
Smart isn’t enough. You need a system. Most families lose time and money because of these traps:
- Wrong Major Choice: assuming CS, Cyber, Data, and IT are the same
- Math Mismatch: picking a lane that doesn’t match foundation
- Internship Delay: waiting until junior year to build credibility
- Silent Struggle: workload reality + parents hovering or disappearing
- No Reality Check: starting without knowing the gaps that cause failure
I’ve seen this pattern for 20+ years — as a professor and as a mom.
"Mom, I'm failing calculus. I want to quit computer science."
— The 2AM call I got (and yes, it happened more than once)Short version: capable students don’t fail because they aren’t smart — they fail because they start without clarity, timelines, and support systems.
That’s why I created a system: clarity first, then an implementation plan.
How We Work Together (Simplified)
Free Open House (Clarity)
Learn the WHAT and WHY: the lanes, the timeline, and the parent role.
Tech Success Portfolio Challenge (Implementation)
A 4-week guided build where you create your student’s Fit Summary, First-Year Blueprint, Internship Roadmap, and Parent–Student Agreement.
Private mentoring
For families who want continued guidance after the Challenge.
