<p>I submitted my application to Syracuse in about December for regular decision. My first choice major was the Music Industry major within the Bandier Program at the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The thing is, I didn't choose a second or third major to be put in just in case I didn't qualify for my first major. Does this choice do anything to my chances of actually getting accepted? I'm freaking out a little bit more everyday the more I think about this. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>Call them up and ask them to add a second/third choice school…yes, it will make a difference…bandier is very competitive…</p>
<p>Yes you should definitely call and let them know you want a second choice major preferably in the College of Arts and Science which is easier to get into. A lot of students don’t get in to their first choice major and still attend so they could transfer into the program later on.</p>
<p>Last year my daughter did RD and only chose Architecture. She wound up getting waitlisted - probably the reason why. She just didn’t want to settle for less. </p>
<p>After the May 1st deadline, they called on May 3rd and told her she was accepted into School of Architecture. It was a touch and go experience for our family for sure since SU was her 1st choice.</p>
<p>As suggested, you may just want to get yourself in so call and give them alternates. It wouldn’t hurt to embellish your desires a little while you have them on the line. Just make sure you speak to an Admissions counselor and no less. They’ll probably make a notation on your file.</p>
<p>I agree with above. Call Admissions, and also email the admissions interviewer you had (assuming you interviewed), telling him/her that you called, who you spoke with and what you said. Having a second and third choice of major can not hurt and will only help.</p>
<p>Toptobottom, if you don’t mind, could you post your daughter’s stats? It would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>First of all, we live in a very small rural area of NY. Daughters HS graduating class was 56 students.</p>
<p>A Student from grades 7-12 - 3.7 GPA
3rd in class rank
Took college level courses
NHS
SAT = CR570 M520 W550
ACT = 24</p>
<p>EC’s slightly above average</p>
<p>Polished her essays to express unique quality and ambitious career goal
Visited SU twice to show great interest in the school
Very good portfolio - compilation of JH/HS projects/awards displaying diverse creativity </p>
<p>High financial need - I’m self-employed and my earnings plummeted with downturn in real estate market. Took on part-time job and was layed off just prior to her being accepted last year - OUCH!</p>
<p>SU was extremely generous after pulling her off of waitlisted status and she was awarded $46,000 including her $5500 student loan.</p>
<p>SU is providing her (our family) an opportunity of a lifetime and as you can see she does not show the highest of academic numbers. Her passion for Architecture (only choice on app) and expressed desire to attend SU appears to have struck the interest of the admissions staff to take her in and shape her future with an oustanding educational foundation. We feel it is an honor for her to study at the SU School of Architecture which is currently ranked in 3rd place by Design Intelligence for undergraduate studies.</p>
<p>All I can say is communicate the best you can if this is where your focus is to attend. Hopefully you have had an opportunity to visit. I would say it’s not too late and at all cost would be worthwhile to to put yourself in front of some Dept. Heads to recognize your name should it come to final choices for acceptance. Many schools accommodate private visits which I think are more recognized than open house atmospheres.</p>
<p>My Daughter is proof that SU does not only seek those students with the highest of grades and achievements. They seek an overall diversity knowing they can shape and mold their graduates to be prepared for future career opportunities.</p>