<p>This is just a curiosity question: do you have a better chance of getting in if you choose a less-popular major? For example, I want to major in linguistics. Would I have a better chance than someone with similar stats applying for a more common major like, say, history? What do you think?</p>
<p>~Ioannes</p>
<p>I don't know, sorry. I also have a question concerning majors.</p>
<p>If I apply for chemistry as my major, would I be able to change my major to chemical engineering? I'm undecided between chemistry and chemical engineering and I can't find anything online that answers this questions.</p>
<p>I actually have an answer for that. This is straight from Brown's website:</p>
<p>"Can you change your major once you have declared it?
Yes, you may change your concentration up until the day before you graduate as long as you complete the necessary requirements."</p>
<p>~Ioannes</p>
<p>As for the first question, it CAN help your app if you seem to have a genuine interest/talent in an unusual subject. For example, if you put that you want to major in Latin, they'll take notice. Also, white females who demonstrate aptitude for and interest in math/physics/engineering might have an advantage over applicants who want to major in poli sci. That said, if you seem to be pulling a random major out of your a** it's not gonna help you.</p>
<p>One can certainly change majors. However, engineering programs everywhere are quite rigid. In order to finish in 4 years you have to start taking the engineering sequence in your freshling year. So the general advice is "If you think you might want to do engineering, start off taking the engineering sequence. It is easier to switch out of engineering than to switch into it."</p>
<p>I realize that Brown has one of the best philosophy departments in the country, but would it still be considered a "unique" major?</p>
<p>i think choosing an unpopular major would help...like a female engineer.</p>
<p>^^^This is true only if you can back it up. If you're planning on concentrating in, say, English, and have weak science grades, and put engineering in order to up your chances, it probably will not work at all.</p>