<p>I would like to apply to Cal Poly for Early Decision so that I have a greater chance to get accepted. However, I am TORN between what engineering major to choose from. Honestly, I want to get in somehow to the Engineering college. Can anyone give me some insight into the EASIEST engineering program to get into? I have heard horror stories of extremely impacted majors causing great candidates to be rejected. Also, If i DO get rejected, would i be able to switch majors?</p>
<p>well, you could try choosing a major that you think few other people will choose. But I think you will be best off to choose something that you are most interested in.</p>
<p>Probably industrial engineering.</p>
<p>if you're set on engineering, industrial is the easiest to get into! </p>
<p>if you do get rejected ed.. i don't think you can switch, but your application is just put into the regular admissions apps so you're given a second chance.</p>
<p>what are your stats? it'd be helpful so we can let you know where you stand compared to those students from last year.</p>
<p>well.. good luck :)</p>
<p>I'm not sure if applying for a less impacted major with the intention to switch is a good idea. It is doable, but your ability to switch will depend on your performance and spot availability/demand. Freshmen attempting to switch majors go through a slightly different process. You may want to read cp's major change policy here: Change</a> of Major Policy - Academic Programs - Cal Poly</p>
<p>You get to choose a backup major in your application but I'm not sure how it works. I would NOT pick an easy major (whether it be an alt. engineering or not) just to get into the eng department, especially if you have other options available. In the end, it's very possible that you may have no choice but to stick to your declared major.</p>
<p>the good news is that, all engineering majors share the same line of core classes in the first year, and all share the same GE reqs. If you decide to switch within a year (and are successful) you will not lose everything.</p>
<p>Whats up guys thanks for the help. I decided on declaring General Engineering/Biomedical for my first choice, and Civil/Environmental for my second choice. I figure i don't know exactly what field of engineering im interested in, and General Engineering will give me a strong idea of what i want, and hopefully a general engineering degree that can be used in a variety of ways.</p>
<p>Good choice. GENE actually exists to help undecideds, and many people later switch out of it into a concentrated engineered program. Realize that the change of major policy still holds, though.</p>