A personal dilemma...

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hi guys! I had a personal problem, and I don't know what to do! I honestly love learning... At the moment, Economics and Biology are just completely awesome. Reading from the two textbooks actually makes me a bit happy... I know; that's sad. However, those two majors are like... THE MOST COMMON MAJORS THAT ARE DECLARED. Would it hurt my chances if I were to declare Economics as a major to a place like Harvard? I'm trying to show that I truly love the subject. I got a 5 on the Macro test last year as a freshman (Lol, I love to brag about my Macro score), and I'm currently independent-studying for the Micro test (I actually get credit from my high school if I pass heuheueheheue). I'm also starting up an Econ team and trying to place far in the National Economics Challenge etc. However, is that enough to offset the fact that I'll just be "another econ student"? </p>

<p>P.S.
I'm thinking about going to med-school after, especially since my science teacher (who I absolutely love...) really wants me to do at least something along the lines of biology :P... And he was my 9th grade science teacher and currently is my science teacher. I'M HAVING A DILEMMA HERE ALSO... HE'S LIKE SO TIGHT AND CHILL WITH ME, BUT HE'S MY SOPHOMORE TEACHER. I WANT HIM TO WRITE A RECOMMENDATION FOR ME BECAUSE HE KNOWS ME, AND IF ANYONE WERE TO GET ME INTO A COLLEGE OF MY DREAMS, I WANT HIM TO. .______. Sorry for bothering you guys with my problems, but I think it's always a good idea to get others' inputs. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Colleges aren’t supposed to take your prospective major into account…
(Of course they probably do)</p>

<p>You sound more interested in economics. If you’re a sophomore, you still have approximately four years to declare your major.</p>

<p>Lol I’m also a freshman taking AP Macroeconomics and self-studying AP Microeconomics (not that we get credit like you do… I wish we did!)</p>

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<p>While I’m unsure of the impact of declared majors are - I’m sure you could just declare another major when applying to Harvard (Ukrainian Literature?) and switch, right? </p>

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<p>For a school like Harvard, your intended major is not taken into account, unless it is a very obscure major. At Harvard, you don;t declare your major until sophomore year anyway.</p>

<p>Harvard has a lot more people choosing econ ultimately than is originally listed when applying. That is the last thing you should worry about. </p>

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<p>At places like Harvard, your chances are already so ridiculously low that there’s no point in worrying about this.</p>

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<p>Heck, your chances of getting into Harvard are so low that some are suggesting that not applying might increase your chances of getting in. </p>

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Lol, is that how they get rid of the competition now?</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! Your comments have been a bit ameliorating but then at the same time… A bit depressing… No offense, lol. Regarding my teacher, I doubt I’ll find a better person to write me a letter. Do you think I should stick with him? Thanks again!</p>

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<p>You could continue your study of biology without commiting to major in biology. Work with him on some sort of project! It’ll also help you realize what you want to do with your life. </p>

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<p>@Newdle I believe you’re supposed to have junior year teachers write your recommendations</p>

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<p>@sammo3‌ </p>

<p>You don’t have to</p>

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<p>@Kawaiiii isn’t it preferable and recommended by colleges?</p>

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<p>@sammo3‌ </p>

<p>You don’t have to have to have your teachers from Junior year do your recommendations, you can get it from other teachers that might know you better.</p>

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<p>@Kawaiiii haha ok i don’t want to get into an argument, I just think colleges want to hear from your most recent teachers. I think it’s also common advice to have your junior year teachers write them. If a different teacher knows you REALLY well, then I guess that’s fine too.</p>