Should I Apply as an Econ or English Major?

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<p>So my app is very very very heavily business-centric. Pretty much all my ECs have some connection to business. But, I don't know what I want to major in. English is my favorite subject, and a course that I genuinely enjoy, I just don't know if it is a practical major. The good news is I don't have to make the official decision now; however, I must select one to apply as. </p>

<p>Some background info: </p>

<p>English: My best grades are in English. I have never received a B in it; 35 on ACT reading; 35 on ACT English; 12 on ACT essay; 5 on AP Lang (even though my school does not offer the course). It is clear that I am a strong English student. However, I didn't ask an English teacher to write me a rec. because English classes at my school are only 1 semester each so I don't really have time to develop a solid relationship with one... so it may seem odd. </p>

<p>Econ: I got an A in the Econ class at my school, but my math grades are so-so (however 34 ACT Math and 750 Math I subject test). I am taking AP Calc AB and AP Stats next year and probably won't get As in both. I got Bs in freshman math and was in a low level math Sophomore year. BUT my app. is so business focused that it makes sense.</p>

<p>So with all this in mind, should I apply as an English Major and say I want to concentrate in business (since there is no business major)? Would this seem like a logical plan to the adcom? Or should I just say I want to major in Econ and stick with business only. I would just be honest, but I truly have no idea which I prefer so it comes down to what would help my chances more. Do I stay consistent with my ECs or go with where my best skills are? Thanks for all opinions!</p>

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<p>Your potential major hardly makes any difference to the Admissions office. They know that you will most likely change your major over the course of your four years. In fact, in the Harvard supplement, you can only indicate a potential area of study (sciences, stem, social sciences,humanities, etc).</p>

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<p>Let me correct NY94: Your potential major makes NO difference to the admissions office. It’s just a point of information. Many successful applicants list “undecided” – not to gain any advantage. It’s just what they are.</p>

<p>If you can decide on neither, then I suggest you do the same. Or if one happens to grab you, list that. And stop worrying about it.</p>

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<p>And once you get to college, wherever it is, one of the most students I know who seems on track to rise the fastest in the business world was an English major who wrote a creative thesis (poetry/fiction). You can follow your favored curriculum while still doing business outside the classroom.</p>

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<p>“Let me correct NY94: Your potential major makes NO difference to the admissions office. It’s just a point of information.”</p>

<p>Oh, I hate disagreeing with someone with nearly 12,000 posts but unfortunately, I do. I will say that in the scenario the OP laid out, I do agree that his/her choice of major makes no difference and even “undecided” is just as good as the two options discussed. It does matter in other circumstances. And yes, i know that kids change their intended major/concentration all the time.</p>

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<p>OP should try this question in every school forum. </p>

<p>Come on batter, I know you could do it</p>