<p>I'm applying to Penn state in the fall and I want to go into smeal business school but I know it's not the easiest to get into so I was wondering if it be a better idea to apply as a communications major ( cause it may be easier to get into) and then change my major to business later? can i do that? i'm scared that I won't get into smeal</p>
<p>Regardless of what major you apply to you still need the GPA and SAT to be admitted to PSU. You aren’t really “admitted” to your college.</p>
<p>I don’t think this is correct. I think for Smeal and a few of the colleges you are admitted to a college and it’s harder to get into Smeal than into PSU generally. If it’s the same as this year, if you get into PSU generally (even applying “undecided”), you can call them after you get in and they’ll tell you whether your stats will allow you to switch to Smeal. Alternatively, you could apply to Smeal and if you don’t get in, you would then tell them to reconsider you for a different major. The only downside with this is you may receive an initial rejection, which could be disconcerting.</p>