Most Families Pick the Wrong Tech Major — And Don’t Find Out Until It’s Too Late
Discover why capable students struggle, switch majors, or fall behind — and how families who understand the system early prevent it.
Most families enter tech majors through the wrong door.
Every year, capable students struggle — not because they aren’t smart, but because no one explained how tech majors actually work before tuition is paid.
The 4 mistakes that cost families thousands:
- Wrong Major (Financial Risk): Computer Science is not Cybersecurity. Data Science is not IT. Choosing the wrong lane is how families lose time, credits, and confidence.
- Too Late (Timeline Risk): If you treat internships like a junior-year problem, you’re already behind. Strong students build credibility early.
- Parent Trap (Emotional Risk): Most parents either hover (creating dependence) or disappear (creating drift). Both backfire.
- AI Fear (Market Risk): A tech degree is still worth it — but only if you choose the right lane and build thinking + proof, not just “tools.”
In 60 minutes, you’ll learn:
The clarity families need to choose the right lane — and avoid preventable mistakes.
Pillar 1: Choosing the right tech major
CS vs Cyber vs Data vs IT — including math reality + how AI shifts risk.
Pillar 2: The silent struggle
Independence, office hours, and why effort ≠grades when expectations are unclear.
Pillar 3: The real timeline
Freshman awareness, not senior panic — how strong students build credibility early.
Pillar 4: The parent role
Support without hovering or drifting — how to help your student grow without dependence.
This Open House is for you if:
- Your student is considering a tech major — but you’re not sure which lane fits
- You’re worried about difficulty, motivation, burnout, or the math
- You want to support without micromanaging
- You’re hearing “AI is changing everything” and want clarity
- You want to avoid wasting time, money, and confidence on the wrong path
What happens after the Open House?
This free Open House covers the WHAT and the WHY. If you want the HOW — the step-by-step plan and finished documents — I’ll introduce the next optional step:
A 4-week guided experience where we build 4 documents: Fit Summary, First-Year Blueprint, Internship Roadmap, Parent–Student Agreement.
After you register
- You’ll receive a confirmation email + calendar reminder
- Zoom link is emailed closer to the session
Your Host
Guidance from a computer science educator and mentor.
Dr. Rose Shumba
Computer science educator and career mentor helping families understand how tech majors really work, what professors expect, and when preparation actually starts — so students don’t have to learn the hard way.
FAQ
Quick answers to remove hesitation.
Is this really free? +
Yes. The Open House is free to attend.
Should parents attend with students? +
Ideally, yes — but either parents or students can attend. The guidance will still be useful either way.
Does my student need to be a “math genius”? +
No. Tech has lanes. We’ll cover fit and the math reality so you can choose wisely and prepare strategically.
Is tech still worth it with AI? +
Yes — if you choose the right lane and build proof early (not just tools). We’ll break down what that means.
Will there be a replay? +
Only include a replay if you plan to offer one. If you do, replace this answer with your replay policy.
Don’t let your family learn the hard way.
Most major mistakes are preventable when families understand the system early. Join us for one hour — and leave with clarity.
Save your spot for the Free Open House
Saturday, Feb 7 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET • Live on Zoom
Enter your name + email to get your Zoom link and reminders.
Make your family’s tech major decision with confidence.
For any questions, email: [email protected]
