<p>So im not 100% sure what it is that i want to do in university and im thinking about applying as undecided. However i dont know how this will affect my admission process, i.e will i be placed in a even bigger applicant pool with more competition or will be better if i apply undecided? I'm an international so my chances at some top universities is already going to be very slim and i dont want to do anything that might reduce my chances.
Thanks</p>
<p>In most colleges in the US, students are not admitted because of stated majors. Thus, in effect, they are perfectly fine with “undecideds”. You’re not at a disadvantage in most situations. It’s perfectly fine for a 17 or 18 y.o. not to be sure what they’ll do for the next 45 years. University is a great time to explore and take chances and sample areas of learning</p>
<p>Unless you are applying to a specific school (ex. business, engineering, nursing etc.) it makes no difference at all if you apply as undecided or with a major. I’ve heard multiple admissions officers say that they really don’t pay attention to an applicant’s intended major because experience has shown that 50% of students apply undecided and about 50% of those who apply with a major in mind end up switching while they are in college. If you apply with a major your first adviser may be a prof. in that major, but that’s about it – it won’t impact if you get in to a school or not. If you are undecided don’t worry.</p>
<p>Are there disadvantages to applying undecided?</p>