As students prepare to apply to college, the choices may seem overwhelming. In years past, it was common to be told, “Major in anything—it doesn’t really matter as long as you get a degree.” To some extent, this advice can still hold true. As George Anders argues in his excellent book You Can do Anything, “Employers want to hire college graduates who write well, speak clearly, work effectively in teams, and know how to analyze complex problems. All those virtues are central to a good college education, particularly in the liberal arts.” In fact, many top technology companies actively seek graduates with liberal arts degrees because they often have an excellent ability to communicate, work cooperatively, and approach problems in creative ways. So, if you’re one of the many students about to enter college without a specific career goal, you might give strong consideration to enrolling in a liberal arts program which will typically allow you to wait one or two years before declaring a major.