<p>Absolutely, I wasn’t trying to argue, but from what I’ve seen, I don’t think major is a large factor for transfer admissions to Y, others may disagree. </p>
<p>As for the major thing, I really don’t know. Others have said that picking a “non-typical” major helps them while others say it does absolutely nothing. I think it may be because people who pick a non-traditional major usually have a pretty solid reason as to why they want that major and can pick out good things in their essay by saying how that major is better for them to take at Yale and can pinpoint specifics on the program and what it offers that other’s school’s don’t. People who pick a common major, let’s say biology, may have a harder time explaining specifically why Yale is the better fit just because many other schools offer Biology as a major as well and may have similar program’s.
Just my thoughts though. I may be wrong.</p>
<p>I think this discrepancy is due to the fact that just selecting a “non-typical” major on the application is not enough to help sway an admissions decision. For instance, my D had a roommate that is majoring in Classics, which is one of those non-typical majors. As a freshman applicant, she was courted and accepted by Y, Brown, UChicago and others, including top colleges with significant merit aid. The key was not simply checking the correct box, but rather having the academic and EC activities that demonstrated her abilities and dedication in this field.</p>
<p>bump? Again, what’s the word count limit for the two personal statements to Yale? Sorry, it’s a random question, but it doesn’t state the word count limit on the transfer application.</p>