After looking at these decisions and the insane cap on majors such as CS and the engineering majors, I thought of something. Could I apply to a business major, then switch to CS once admitted? Or does that not work.
Georgia Tech still officially maintains that they don’t admit by major, so I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Also, if you’re truly interested in CS, it should show on your resume. Applying to Business with CS related activities/classes will make it obvious what you’re trying to do.
This myth just won’t die and seems to gain traction when confused applicants are trying to explain deferral and denial decisions, but it is a myth nonetheless.
Myth: “It is easier to get into Tech if you apply for an under-subscribed major and avoid the high demand ones such as computer science. Colleges claim your major doesn’t matter, but, if so, aren’t schools at risk of being overrun with finance and business majors?”
Rick Clark, Director of Admissions: "Georgia Tech does not admit students to a specific major as freshmen. However, we do consider students through the lens of the major they intend to pursue. We discuss whether or not a student’s high school courses, academic performance, activities and essays align with their intended major.
Since nearly 40 percent of our students change their major during their freshman year, we must ensure that any admitted student is capable of excelling in any of our programs of study. In order to create a well-rounded class, we are intent upon enrolling students with a variety of passions and talents both inside and outside the classroom."