<p>Is it a bad idea to apply to PSU as undecided to have an opportunity to explore what major really interests me? I have thought a lot about a major, and it keeps changining the more I think about it. Also, is it easier to get into PSU if you apply undecided? And if I choose a major at the end of my Sophomore year, will I be able to complete it in the next two years?</p>
<p>PSU encourages applications to DUS (undecided) for those who are not 100% sure of a major. They would rather have you explore some options than waste a year or two in taking courses in the "wrong" major. You can probably still finish in 4 years if you decide on a major at the end of sophomore year, but there are some exceptions. Architecture is a 5-yr program. If you decide to major in that at the end of sophomore year (very difficult to get accepted into the program), it will take you 5 more years from that point. I think some of the engineering programs also require you to start some of the courses freshman year, so if you decide on engineering later, it could take you more than 4 years.</p>
<p>Would the chances of getting in to PSU increase if you apply to DUS, and if you apply to ur major and get accepted at the end of sophmore year what would be the upcoming difficulties that you have to face in ur major for example engineering?</p>
<p>In my opinion it is better to apply for some kind of major that you are at least interested in. The advantage of this is that you then have a bargining chip with which to change colleges. This happened to my cousin at uDel, she went in undecided then decided on a major and could not get in, but if she had had a major then she would have had a better opprotunity of getting what she desired because she could switch. I am sure that you have some idea of what you want to do and could at least decide on a college. For instance it is a whole lot easier to get into engineering from the college of business and visa versa than to get into either of the colleges as undecided. But if you are considering a degree from any other college than this is not really applicable, so it really depends on what you think you might major in.</p>
<p>Wait. Is engeering at PSU highly competitive like lets say Aeruspace Engineering? I'm scared my stats aren't good enough to get accepted into that major.</p>
<p>Any engineering major is competitive at PSU. I applied to Penn State this year undecided and I got in. I just did my FTCAP on Sunday and Monday and I schedule 16 credits which is 6 classes. All of my classes are general education requirements for any major at PSU. For DUS you can change any major just as long as you have the grades to get into at the end of your sophmore year. I think DUS is a great program and if you are interested in PSU go for it. Good luck</p>
<p>if you appy to DUS and you decided your major at the end of your freshman year would you be able to choose during freshman year and if you could would the chance of going into that major increase?</p>
<p>You need to check to see if you can transfer into the engineering program. In many schools it is basically impossible because of higher admissions requirements. Also, you would certainly need a good solid four years to finish the engineering major.</p>
<p>I know some students that right before they signed up for classes, they were able to change from DUS to their intended major. I think if you call admissions, they would be glad to help you out.</p>
<p>Here is how it works. If you think you know what major you might be considering, declare it. My daughter was a freshman this year. She went in undecided, DUS, as she had absolutely no idea. What happens is when you decide on a major, say its business, engineering or education, they are controlled majors. So it will be hard for you to transfer in. My daughter decided on speech therapy, that isn't a controlled major so she can basically transfer in it anytime (she has good grades). Thats another thing, if you are considering engineering, and its controlled, you will need a good gpa to transfer in it from DUS. If you are considering a controlled major, I would apply directly to that college for that major. The first year you can take the required classes anyway, and you can always transfer out of that major, if you decide on something else.</p>