Major Problem

Parents Corner
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<p>When I applied to Brown ED my major choice was Int'l Studies or whatever the correct name is for the concentration at Brown. I am sorry I don't remember. But after finishing my application to Vanderbilt and working on some other applications my intended major has changed. While I always intended to be an English or History teacher I did not want to major in either subject. However, I have decided that I really want major in Comp. Lit and thus my problem. Although I was deferred from Brown should I tell them about my change of heart or let it slide and wait until April to find out whether or not I get in.</p>

<p>I am posting this in the Parent forum to get the advice of people who have been through the admissions process.</p>

<p>Also on the Tufts app there's an optional essay about describing the environment in which I grew up. Would not answering this question hurt my chances for admissions?</p>

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<p>Brown would be far more surprised if a kid actually majored in what he wrote on the application than if he didn't.</p>

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<p>If you are a strong writer, you should always write the extra essays.</p>

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<p>I know someone whose mother sent in the optional essay. Bingo! He was taken off the waitlist!</p>

<p>International Relations is THE major of the moment. Switching to Comp Lit--with additional essays (:)) can't hurt.</p>

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<p>Cheers,
I hope the mom only sent in the optional essay and that she did not write it :)</p>