<p>Hi guys,
I really love Duke, but I understand that Duke admissions are very selective and unpredictable. I've applied to most of my schools as a neuroscience major, but overall the other schools on my list aren't as much of reaches as Duke is. I'm very heavily involved with music (classical pianist with many awards and I play bassoon also). I'm more involved with music than I am with science, so I was wondering if you think it would help my chances if I applied as a music major instead of a neuroscience major, since that is where my extracurriculars are more focused? I already have a music supplement ready that I could send in. Also, would it be incredibly difficult to add a second major once I'm at Duke, or to switch majors?
Thanks!</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter what you apply as, you’ll come in undecided. Because we don’t have a school of music, there are no extra auditions. Definitely send in a music supplement-- that’s what will showcase your talent!</p>
<p>You apply for admission to Trinity or to Pratt and, regardless of what you’ve indicated on the (Common) Application, you will likely not declare a major until the last semester of your sophomore year. Therefore, from an admissions perspective, major is entirely irrelevant. </p>
<p>Right, just indicate academic interests in both neuroscience and music on the application. It is common to be undecided and is not looked down upon at all. I agree with sending in a music supplement. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks so much, everyone!</p>