The earlier you can understand, formulate and plan a career path that will bring you optimal job and career satisfaction and fulfillment, the more motivated and successful you will be. High school and college years are a perfect time to begin career assessment, exploration and planning. At the very least, engaging in the process can help you to choose a college major that you will maintain - at least 30 - 40% of college students change majors at least once. This is usually due to the fact that these students do not have a clear idea of what they want to do professionally. If you understand what you need to be successful in a career before you choose a college major, you'll make better choices - be more focused, confident and satisfied. Consider all the time, energy, effort and money you and your family are investing in your future - you should want these investments to be rewarded with career satisfaction and success. That is much more likely to happen if you begin the career counseling process early.