<p>Im still not sure about a major, so I want to go in undeclared. I heard that it's better to declare a major, then switch it later. The thing is, I don't have any relevant extra curriculars to any possible major (all I do is graphic design, and I don't want to go into that), so I'm scared that if I declare CS, then I might get rejected from my target schools. Also, I'm afraid that indicating undeclared will lower my chances. Does anyone know anything about how indicating undeclared affects chances into top universities? I appreciate the input!</p>
<p>It’s the difference between acceptance and rejection.</p>
<p>poster #2 is speaking through his hat – ignore.</p>
<p>Only a few schools who directly admit people into major programs (such as school of engineering or schools of nursing) – does it matter. My HYP alma mater directly says what an applicant indicates is only a matter of curiosity – he/she doesn’t have to have an EC list backing up whatever. THey are fully cognizant that most 17 year olds haven’t solidified their life plans.</p>
<p>I’ve heard of schools having higher requirements for engineering applicants, but other than that, it doesn’t matter at all.</p>
<p>If you are just applying to the school of arts and sciences (not a school of engineering, school of business, etc.) at a university, it really shouldn’t matter. Good luck.</p>
<p>Depends on the school.</p>
<p>For example, at Berkeley, all freshman applicants to its College of Letters and Science are considered in one pool; all who are accepted and decide to enroll enter as Letters and Science Undeclared. So choice of major within the College of Letters and Science does not matter in freshman admissions (however, a few majors do require applying to declare later). However, freshman applicants to its College of Engineering are considered by major, with different majors having different levels of selectivity; the Engineering Undeclared “major” is one of the most selective.</p>
<p>San Jose State University considers all applicants by major; according to [this</a> chart](<a href=“http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/admission/rec-1199.html]this”>http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/admission/rec-1199.html), for fall 2011 freshman admissions, the Undeclared “major” was one of the least selective majors (however, declaring a major later may require applying to declare).</p>
<p>Doesn’t matter. Just make sure you apply to the correct college for universities with multiple colleges.</p>