<p>Like, if I was stuck between anthropology and sociology, would it matter if I randomly picked one just to finish the application and decide what I want to do later?</p>
<p>Nope. It won’t matter.</p>
<p>Short version: No</p>
<p>Long version: No, unless you’re applying for the Biomedical Engineering major, and even then, you’re first considered for admission to the University as a whole, before those who are admitted are considered for the BME major. Also, be sure that you can explain why you’re interested in the one that you pick, especially if the “Why X major” essay is still part of the application (it used to be; not sure if it is anymore as I haven’t seen an application in a couple years)</p>
<p>No. Many people apply as undecideds anyway.</p>
<p>yes, in consideration to the short essay supplement question asking you WHY you picked that major… so you ought to have something to back it up.</p>
<p>I had the same question and my guidance counselor told me no - but I didn’t believe her. I called the Admissions Office and asked the question, but I really didn’t believe the person who answered the phone. (Ok, maybe I have trust issues.) But then the student I interviewed with me referred me to this answer by Admissions_Daniel:
[Intended</a> Major in the Admissions process?](<a href=“http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/topic/563310/1/]Intended”>http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/topic/563310/1/)</p>
<p>(I remember it because it was the first time I heard about both College Confidential and the Hopkins Forums. I have been a huge addict since.)</p>
<p>An admissions director mentioned in passing that the physics department looks over the applications of students interested in physics. My impression was that the dept feedback was valued by admissions. It was also my impression that this was not standard practice across other departments.</p>
<p>If true, I think its cool that the department takes interest in students that may be coming their way.</p>