<p>I've been seeing a common trend that colleges are looking for physics majors since that type of major has been declining. Would this increase my chances of getting in (no, I'm not seriously considering this major just to get into college - it's something that I really am thinking about doing) to the college of my choice? What about biophysics? That's a relatively new major at some colleges, so would that also increase chances? Does declaring a major in physics while adding a concentration in biophysics help too for colleges without the major?</p>
<p>Your intended major probably has little affect on your admissions decision, because many students change their major during the first two years of undergraduate studies. It would be very easy to write down, say Physics, but then change your major once you enter the college. On the other hand, I have heard that if you demonstrate an interest that area through your academic transcript, ECs, etc, then it could help a little.</p>
<p>I did do a UPenn Summer Science Program in Physics Last Summer.</p>