Question about Majors at CALS?

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<p>I was wondering if anyone can give me insight on the majors at CALS. I am applying ED and am pretty excited. I have heard that the major you declare has considerable weight admissions-wise. I am from New York, have tons of leadership/ECs/sports, and definitely have the grades to get in, but nothing SPECTACULAR. </p>

<p>I basically have two passions in life: Medicine and being an Equestrian. </p>

<p>I attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, I have taken a TON of science classes, president of the science honor society, volunteered at Mount Sinai and Long Island Jewish.</p>

<p>I have been riding horses for nine years. I train with an assistant to Philip Dutton, a US Olympic Rider. I have won reserve championships over the past year or so. THis is high lighted on my resume.</p>

<p>I have always wanted to be a doctor and am planning to go the pre-med route. I was considering declaring Biological Sciences, or Biology and Society but I have heard this are rather popular majors and therefore more competitive to get into. I am aware that I do not have to major in biology to get into Med School. Which is why I am considering Animal Science. Is Animal Science a more obscure major ie easier to get into? </p>

<p>I would really appreciate any guidance! I would not soley be using animal science as a ploy to get in. Aside from the admissions factor, I really am passionate about Animal Science as well as 'Human' Sciences. I just really enjoy learning about the sciences! I am torn. Can someone recommend a good major that my ECs support?</p>

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<p>The thing about CALS is that it's really big on the applicant fitting with the major s/he is applying for. Don't choose a major just because you think it's easier to get in - choose a major because you love it and you can translate your passion for it via paper.</p>

<p>I have some friends who are animal science majors and they love it. They may not like mucking stalls all that much, but taking care of the animals in the farm, for them, is still a plus.</p>

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<p>thanks cc102!</p>

<p>-- & bump</p>

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<p>The major that is the easiest to get into is the one you can talk most passionately about.</p>

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<p>you can always switch majors after you get in ... and they are about the same acceptance i think</p>