<p>So I had indicated to Bryn Mawr that I had wanted to study philosophy at the university, and I had briefly touched on wanting to also study physics. One of my recommenders (russian lit teacher) told Bryn Mawr I had wanted to study physics and philospophy, my other recommender said I wanted to be a journalist, and my GC said I was interested in political science. This is all what I had thought I had wanted but I keep changing my mind. What I am really meant to do is write. My essays are fantastic, and many people consider me to be a very strong writer. I have written creatively all my life, and I have been currently working on a 50 page novel that I am hoping to complete during college for publication. I had just taken the ACT, and I got a 26 (32 on reading, 27 on writing, and 23 on math and science). Based on my grades and this ACT score, there is an indication that science and math are not my strongest points. However I had told Bryn Mawr that I am interested in studying phyiscs and college (I had told my interviewer that I had wanted to major in English and creative writing). Can I write them a letter or indicate them somehow, about how I really want to be a writer, and that is what I want to do, and that I am very interested in Bryn Mawr’s creative writing department? It is very evident from my application that I am a very strong writer, but I would hate for them to reject me based on the science part, since I had indicated interest in that on my app. (They may think “Well, if she is such a srong writer, then why doesn’t she major in English or creative writing and not physics? Why would she want to major in a science if her records do not indicate great success in the sciences?”) Can I tell them? And can I tell them how I would contribute the creative writing department? Or is it too late?</p>
<p>Relax. Admissions are not judging you solely based on your indicated interests on the application. They know that student’s interests can change year-to-year or even day-to-day, and changing your mind later on or not showing the utmost proficiency in science will NOT reflect negatively on you. You’re not locked into physics just because of what you wrote once - and admissions isn’t going to typecast you for it, either. It would look much worse if your application was scatter shot and had absolutely NO focus.</p>
<p>If you’re as strong a writer as you say, it can only help your chances. Liberal arts colleges - and the Sisters especially - appreciate solid writing skills and some even weight them heavily in considering an application. You’ve submitted everything and done what you can, so I say: relax. This will only drive you crazy. </p>
<p>If you like, you could try and send them a quick update letter now, but I must stress ONLY do this if you have something of worth to say! Talking about your novel and how working on it is growing your desire to follow creative writing (and, of course, working in a mention of how excited you’d be to delve into Bryn Mawr’s program in it) is a good start. If you’ve added any new activites, won an award, or got a new honor since submitting your application, be sure to mention that too! But above all, try to keep it concise - admissions officers have enough to read already. Two paragraphs should be a good rule of thumb.</p>
<p>Best of luck in March! Less than a month away until we find out now. :D</p>
<p>Having a variety of interests is practically a pre-requisite for attending a small liberal arts college like Bryn Mawr. You are right on track! :)</p>
<p>If you are very concerned about how your application might be perceived and a short clarification would put your mind at ease, by all means write a paragraph clarifing your intentions. (Good writers can express themselves concisely, right?) It may or may not be read before your admission decision is made, but there’s nothing you can do about that. However, also take into account that changing your mind yet again might undermine anything you say. </p>
<p>My best advice for you is not to worry too much. Bryn Mawr expects students to change their mind about their major once they start taking classes. It might also help you to know that many of our science students are much stronger in the humanities and social sciences and only dabble in the sciences on the side. (Hardcore science majors tend to be more attracted to tech schools than liberal arts colleges.) Our science departments are very accommodating of students who might not typically major in a science elsewhere. </p>
<p>It sounds like Bryn Mawr is a good fit for you whatever you ultimately decide to major in!</p>
<p>P.S. I recommend you don’t say that you want to major in creative writing because we don’t have a creative writing major. It might be possible to declare an independent major in creative writing, but getting that approved is a long shot.</p>