<p>"an applicant can designate Business as a first choice major, Undeclared as a second choice major and be rejected by Marshall but accepted by CLAS."</p>
<p>i saw this earlier, and wonder if it's a better idea to pick business as first choice major, and economics from CLAS as second or pick business as 1st and undeclared as 2nd choice?
or it doesn't really matter?</p>
<p>Is econ your second choice? If so, pick econ.</p>
<p>It is very difficult and risky to second guess all the intricacies of admissions and try to play games with majors in order to make it easier to gain admittance. </p>
<p>The two choices you present give you no discernible advantage either way. What gives you the advantage is submitting an application that shows a strong academic record and the passions you have pursued that all tie into your preferred studies at USC. </p>
<p>From the USC Marshall Admissions website:
You will be considered individually on the merits of your academic record and potential for success in YOUR *field of interest.<a href=“emphasis%20mine”>/i</a></p>
<p>Pick the majors that you want in the order of YOUR preference. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>actually, i was thinking does it affect my chances of being accepted to CLAS whether i check Undeclared or Economics from (CLAS) if i get rejected from Marshall. </p>
<p>I really want to get in Marshall… and if i don’t get in as a freshman, i would want to try transferring to it the next year within USC.</p>