<p>In literally the past few months, I've sort of developed an interest for computers and electronics and thus I wish to pursue a degree in either electrical engineering or computer science, or both. The thing is, most of my academic extracurriculars have to do with biology/chemistry. If I put electrical engineering or computer science down as my intended major, would this reflect adversely on my application? Should I just put down biological sciences/chemistry as my intended major and change focus later in college to keep that coherent image of me? </p>
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<p>@PlebeianDreamer </p>
<p>I’m in the same situation (Physics major, hopefully keep it as a double major). The one thing I must tell you is that it is by no means easy to “switch majors” when it comes to a non-engineering major seeking to become one. I’m not sure how other schools do it, but at my school, to switch majors into engineering requires having to take a series of engineering classes (some that have pre-requisites of their own), maintaining a high GPA (for myself, the minimal value is 3.0, but higher is recommended), and competing against others who may have had the same idea as you. Even then, you can be rejected from the College of Engineering. </p>
<p>While it may seem a mismatch on your application, applying with engineering as an intended major may save you a bunch of time (although it will be harder to get accepted in the first place). On the other hand, you can play it safe, at the expense of extra time and effort you will have to put in when school starts. Whatever you decide, good luck.</p>