<p>Just curious, I know that engineering is one of the most competitive fields at GA tech. I applied under engineering - If I get rejected from engineering can I still get accepted into the school?</p>
<p>Your application to Georgia Tech was for the institute as a whole. Likewise, the decision of admissions applies to the institution as a whole. </p>
<p>I do not know what weight a prospective major factors into admissions decisions, but I suspect it would be 'small or none at all'. Simply because you applied as a prospective engineering major does not necessarily mean it is any more difficult for you to gain admissions, as they evaluate all applications based upon the same criteria of what you 'have done rather than what you 'plan to do'. If you have concerns you can always call the office of undergraduate admissions with questions and they will be willing to help answer your questions. Since you seem to be unduly concerned that declaring engineering detracted from your application, it is important to realize that admitted students can and often do change their major. The admissions officers know this, and the weight, 'if any, placed on declared major would only come into play in extremely borderline decisions.</p>
<p>To expand on my previous post, the following is posted on Georgia Tech's Admission Forum:</p>
<p>"First off, intended major has no impact on your admission decision. You do not need to worry what major you indicate on the application because you are applying to be admitted to Georgia Tech, not just your intended major's program. Once admitted to Tech, you are welcome to change your major before classes begin or after you begin taking classes. (About 60% of Tech students change their major at least once).</p>
<p>Also, to learn more about the specific majors and potential career opportunities, try browsing the Georgia Tech Career Services web-page: Georgia</a> Institute of Technology :: Career Services. You can find things like average starting salaries for certain majors, what companies are hiring certain majors, etc.</p>
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<p>Brandon Phillips
Admissions Counselor</p>
<p>GT Alumni
Management 2007 "
Undergraduate</a> Admission Forums • View topic - difference between majors
Hope that helps, and I wish the best of luck in your college search!</p>