
High school students looking ahead to college applications are discovering that the process involves much more than their GPA, SAT scores and extracurricular activities. College and university admissions offices are taking a big picture view of applicants that stretches beyond test scores and into experiential learning.
It’s why Charleston Collegiate School, an independent school on Johns Island, believes in letting students explore their passions in an academic setting. Juniors and seniors participate in the Majors Program, giving them a chance to do a deep dive into a potential college major.
Students choose from a variety of study areas within the arts, education, STEM and community management industries. They can study one area for two years or try a new major each semester.
Arts majors include acting, creative writing, digital art, film studios, painting while education majors include art, elementary, Hispanic studies, humanities, outdoor, secondary and STEM. Students interested in STEM careers might choose from among chemistry, engineering, information technology, mathematics and marine biology. Community management majors include communications and mass media, entrepreneurship, exercise science, finance and hospitality.

