Admissions/Application Question

[Gillatorby]

<p>I realize that this probably isn't the most appropriate forum for this question/thread. However, seeing as Columbia is my preferred school (I'm too indecisive to have a #1 or dream school), I'm posting this inquiry here.</p>

<p>First off, I should give some background. Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be an engineer; I liked math; I liked science. It seemed to me as though it were my destiny. I formed my resume with science and math in mind:
-COSMOS
-BFOIT
-ACE
-Mu Alpha Theta
etc etc..However, attending COSMOS made me realize that I wouldn't be happy being an engineer.
One of my teachers convinced me that my interests were in the social sciences (at least I hope so, haha).
Now, I am applying to Columbia with the intent of studying economics, business, finance, history--all that jazz. Someone told me that the adcoms want to see focus. BUT I don't really have anything to reflect my genuine interests in these fields besides my grades.</p>

<p>MY QUESTION: Will my math/science focused resume hurt me? How will it be interpreted? Will they think I'm confused? AHHH....</p>

[iyhowell]

<p>I definitely think that one of the most important things is to be well rounded, which is something that you definitely are. I wouldn’t worry. It’s definitely important to show your passion, but at the same time, high school is a journey, and it is about self discovery. You aren’t supposed to know who you are when you are a freshman. Admissions people know that too.</p>

[bioblade]

<p>I would also definitely mention the tidbit about COSMOS. No reason why the adcoms shouldn’t know your reason for not wanting to be an engineer.</p>

[pwoods]

<p>You should definitely mention your engineering background and any ECs/interests relating to social sciences. And you should probably try to mention somewhere on the application (maybe the personal statement or Why Columbia?) about how you changed your mind and how Columbia’s College liberal arts curriculum will suit you well.</p>