Advising tool
Find the A-State major that fits you
Choosing the wrong major is the most common reason international students lose a year. This tool starts with you — interests, strong subjects, goals — and only then matches you against the university’s 150+ programs.
How the tool works
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Answer six questions (3 minutes)
Favourite field, strongest high-school subjects, the kind of work you want, degree level, budget and whether you plan to work in the US after graduation.
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Get three suggested majors instantly
The tool matches your answers against A-State’s program catalogue and returns the three best fits, with college, degree level and STEM flag.
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An advisor replies within 1–2 working days
Our admissions team reviews your answers, checks entry requirements and scholarships, and emails a detailed pathway (or sends it via Zalo).
Start: six questions
Your answers are used only for Arkansas State University admissions advising and are not shared with third parties.
Three rules for choosing a major in the US
Choose by your strongest subjects, not just the "hot" major. A student strong in Biology and Chemistry goes further in Biology or Nursing than in Computer Science chosen only for salary. First-year GPA decides whether scholarships renew (you must keep the GPA required by the award).
Look at OPT and STEM if you plan to work in the US. STEM majors give 36 months of OPT instead of 12 — a big difference for H-1B chances. Several quantitative business majors (Business Analytics, Information Systems) are STEM too.
Use the first one or two semesters to test your choice. The US system lets you switch majors within a college with almost no lost time. Do not choose under pressure to be perfect on day one — pick a "good enough" major and adjust after trying introductory courses.
Colleges at a glance
Already have a major in mind? Go straight to the college page for programs and degrees.
Neil Griffin College of Business
→College of Engineering and Computer Science
→Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics
→College of Nursing & Health Professions
→College of Liberal Arts & Communication
→College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
→College of Agriculture
→College of Veterinary Medicine
→Honors College
→Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI)
→Online MBA
→Frequently asked questions
Is the suggestion an admission decision?
No. This is a guidance tool. Admission to a program depends on your formal application (GPA, English, program-specific requirements) reviewed by A-State.
I am in grade 11 — should I use this now?
Yes. Knowing your direction early helps you choose subjects, extracurriculars and English preparation with a clear target from grade 11, instead of rushing in grade 12.
I already hold a bachelor’s degree from Vietnam. Does the tool cover master’s programs?
Yes. Select "Graduate" as your degree level — suggestions will focus on master’s, doctoral programs and Graduate Assistantship opportunities.
What if I want a major that is not suggested?
Write the major in the notes field. An advisor will check whether A-State offers it, the entry requirements, and the closest alternative if it does not.
Is there a fee?
None. Our admissions team is A-State’s official representative and charges no service fee to students or parents.
Prefer to talk instead of filling a form?
Call the hotline or book a 1-on-1 session — an advisor will review majors, requirements and scholarships with you in 30 minutes.