<p>Alright so I'm starting the college application process. I've written my common app essay already, but looking at a lot of these big name universities' supplements, and many questions are geared towards intended major. Even essays sometimes ask what you plan on majoring in and why. What if I don't really know? I've heard many freshman start out undeclared, but then why are there so many questions/essays geared towards these fields? Will it hurt my app if I'm wavering? I'm good at math, but I also like social sciences, so I may study Economics. Still, I've never really taken an economics class before, so I wouldn't know how to say it's the right path for me, other than the fact that it "seems" interesting.</p>
<p>The vast majority of college students don't know their major. If you're asked, "What major and why", you can discuss it in general terms. "I haven't yet selected a major, as there are so many different areas to explore in college. My interests tend to lie in [the humanties, the sciences, whatever] because . . . "</p>
<p>I'd be surprised that schools are asking why you're interested in a particular major unless you're applying for a specialty college (fine arts, engineering, etc). Most large publics (such as the UC schools) don't care what major you check off if it is in the main college of Letters & Science, and many elite schools such as Stanford claim not to consider your major in admissions. What are some of the schools asking you this?</p>
<p>I would just express your interest like humanities and math. Declare a major only if you want to use it as a back door to a specific college, most people change their majors in college.</p>