<p>I'm applying as a Communications Studies major to a few schools. In the two SAT sections that would be the most needed for this major (reading and writing) I have decent scores (600 and 700, respectively). However, my math score is only a 560.</p>
<p>At almost every school I'm applying to, my reading & writing scores are average or above average and my math score is below average. So, I'm wondering, will my major be taken into account during the admissions process?</p>
<p>If they see that I won't be needing very advanced mathematical skills for my chosen major, will they kind of see past my low math score since my other two scores are okay?</p>
<p>Bump! Anyone know?</p>
<p>Unless you are being admitted to a specific program (Ross School of Business, Many Engineering schools) most schools you are applying to the general population and the major to write down is pretty irrelevant since 50-75% change anyway. Many places you can’t even declare a major until at least your second year.</p>
<p>Yeah, it’s more about the school (as in engineering, arts & sciences) you apply to. However, once you’re admitted you may have apply separately to a major if it’s super competitive.</p>
<p>Most of the time it doesn’t matter. There might be a case where a certain university is trying to attract more science majors and give preference to them, for example. In some universities, a certain program or college may have extra seats or much less competition. Engineering programs typically look for a different set of credentials than other programs in a university, particularly good math scores.</p>