Obscure Majors = Acceptance?

<p>Hi, '09 Applicant here. I was wondering if the major that you pick on your application plays a significant role in whether you get accepted or not. Ireally hope I get into UCLA and UCB.</p>

<p>No, as many/most undergrads change majors during their first two years. An unusual major may give you some help, but just declaring a rare major isn't going to be enough, you need to have shown significant interest and participation to be taken seriously.</p>

<p>No help from D's experience.</p>

<p>i heard not for UCB</p>