<p>
</p>
<p>The short, quick answer: YES! More women are needed in the sciences and all selective colleges are going after women who express an interest in scientific fields.</p>
<p>The more in depth answer: If you are applying to an ultra selective college (HYPSM and the like) your GPA, grades, essays, and teacher recommendations are more important than your expressed interest. That said, see: [Wanted:</a> Women who want a college degree in a STEM field](<a href=“http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/11/02/women-high-tech-degrees/3382175/]Wanted:”>Wanted: Women who want a college degree in a STEM field)</p>