<p>As the title says, I want to know if our chances will be affected by the major we declare. (I don't mean things like medicine/biology, but between liberal arts subjects.) I am not sure if it will be a disadvantage if I applied as "undeclared" for the UC schools. Does anyone know about how this works? Also, what is the deal with "impacted majors?" In other words, our chances are lowered if we apply to these majors? I appreciate all the feedback!</p>
<p>Examples of impacted majors: engineering (esp. in Berkeley), economics, and business</p>
<p>for impacted majors, you are competing with people with higher stats (usually). therefore, it is harder to get into those majors.</p>
<p>I am sure there are a few more impacted majors. But not a lot of liberal art subjects are impacted... maybe mass communciation is an exception.</p>
<p>Other than some impacted majors, it really does not work against you go in "undeclared" especially for liberal arts. But do understand that if you want to switch to a different school within the college... it is hard for the UCs b/c there are so many people.</p>
<p>But don't take my word for it. Ask your counselor. Your parents pay taxes for counselors so use them.</p>
<p>Yes. I'm going to be blunt - undeclared and liberal arts majors will never be impacted, because they are the least desirable majors and have the weakest applicants in terms of academics (undeclared especially). Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Film and all the other in-demand majors will always be impacted and your chances will be lowered.</p>
<p>Does that mean you cant just go in as undeclared, and then suddenly switch?</p>