<p>I'm applying to MSU, but I don't know what I should put as my major. I plan on majoring in physics, but I don't know if that would affect my chances of admission. I consider MSU a safety school (I have 4.0 UW GPA and a 34 on the ACT) but math was my lowest ACT score, and more importantly, I've never taken a physics class in high school since my school doesn't even offer it.</p>
<p>Do you think my general academic strength would negate the low math score and the fact that I haven't taken the class directly related to my major? Should I put something else as my major, and would doing so put me at a disadvantage when I change my major later?</p>
<p>Not at MSU - major choice has nothing to do with your acceptance to the overall university. Just choose a major that interests you!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I have another question, though… If I put the code for Lyman Briggs and there’s no space left, what would happen?</p>
<p>Octagons - Just to further put your mind at ease, well over half the students at all universities change majors at least once. So schools don’t really pay much attention to that anyway. It has the most effect, of course, at schools where you have to apply to specialty schools like architecture or business if they have separate admissions for those schools. Some do, some don’t. In your case no problem. I mean I don’t know anything about Lyman Briggs, but I just cannot imagine it should be an issue. Besides, there aren’t that many physics majors. They will be thrilled that you are even considering it. Good luck!</p>
<p>Octagons, if you list lyman briggs and there is no space, they will put you on a waiting list. But as people switch in and out of lyman briggs a lot before they actually start school, you will most likely be able to get in no problem.</p>