<p>I was filling out the Common Application, and one section asked me to identify the program of study and certificate program I am interested in. Can I choose the same programs, e.g. East Asian Studies, or do I need to pursue different programs? Will the choices be binding?</p>
<p>It won’t be binding.</p>
<p>Program of study is your intended major. Certificate is optional since it is for all intents and purposes a minor. You would not both major and minor in the same thing so they should be different if you choose to include a certificate at all.</p>
<p>nothing, bro</p>