Chances w/ Major?

<p>Hey guys, applying this upcoming October as EA to UMCP. It is SOMEWHAT of a reach for me, and so I was advised to apply under a less popular major in hopes of being admitted, then switch into something preferable once I'm there. I started filling out the application, saw the opportunity, and it said, "if you're applying into a limited program, put that as #1 major." Considering Finance IS my #1 choice for a major, I instinctively put that first. The application followed, "if you have a limited major #1, please select a non limited major #2." I selected Undecided - Education. Considering I think Finance would be EXTREMELY difficult to get into, should I continue with my second choice and hope to change majors once I'm there?</p>

<p>No, go for your #1. It’s more difficult to switch (for Limited Enrollment majors) once you’re there</p>

<p>Jibler is right, apply to Smith now. It is easier now than as an internal transfer. You may not get accepted, but you should try. Also, I’ve seen your stats on other threads… submit your ACT score rather than your SAT unless you have brought up the SAT score. Good luck to you!</p>

<p>Sounds good. So @terpmom7‌ should I even list a second major after Finance that’s non LEP?</p>

<p>Is there something else that you really want to do besides finance? If so, yes I would list it. Otherwise I would not. If you are admitted to the university but not to Smith directly, you will be placed in Letters & Sciences.</p>

<p>On the Maryland application, you can indicate your first and second choice of colleges/majors for admission. Finance is in Smith. Mathematics is in the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Under the options for Math majors is Applied Mathematics, and within that is a sequence in Finance (sequence 8) or Economics (sequence 7). These may be better options for you than the one you are thinking of choosing. More information is available in the Undergraduate Catalog on line. Good luck!</p>

<p>FYI, the online catalog is really not the best way to compare “options” since it is more of an overview… The math department gives a more detailed outline of the course requirements for each track here (scroll down the page to find the applied math ) <a href=“Department of Mathematics - Course Requirements”>http://www-math.umd.edu/course-requirements.html&lt;/a&gt; </p>

<p>An applied math major (with a possible “sequence” in finance) is an entirely different animal than a finance major under the business school. <a href=“http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/files/Documents/Programs/Undergraduate/Finance/Fin4YrPlan2014.pdf”>http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/files/Documents/Programs/Undergraduate/Finance/Fin4YrPlan2014.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>As you can see, applied math majors are required to take a LOT of STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) classes whereas a typical finance major would be taking primarily economics and business management classes - the only science classes needed would be those that would fulfill gen ed reqs…just food for thought, fwiw.</p>