<p>I’m definitely applying to Brown, I just don’t know what major to indicate on my application. I’m interested in Biomedical Engineering, and the one thing preventing me from applying as an engineering major is the question that asks “What experiences beyond school work have broadened your interest [in engineering]?” For the longest time I knew that I was going to do something in math and science, but I wasn’t sure what career specifically, until I took a class called Bioengineering at my school junior year. Since I discovered my interest for engineering a little late, I haven’t had any chance to do an engineering internship or research, so I have no idea how to answer that question. I guess I can put down another major such as Applied Math on my app, then once I’m admitted I can switch to engineering. Is the process to do that easy? But would I be better off applying for engineering as a female applicant? Will it increase my chances?</p>
<p>Applying for engineering won’t increase your chances . . . but don’t wimp out on what you want to do just because of an essay! 
You just explained (in your question) why you want to do engineering . . . all you need to do is elaborate a bit. What did you do in the bioengineering class?</p>
<p>And what you put on your application does NOT determine what your major will be at Brown. All you’re doing is indicating an interest. You won’t declare a major until after you’re a student.</p>
<p>dodgersmom is right – you already know the answer to that question. Write the essay about the bioengineering class and what about it was so attractive to you.</p>
<p>If you are a highly qualified applicant (stellar grades in math and science and SAT subject test scores, any science/math/technology activities) then actually your chances of acceptance are better as a female engineering applicant. If you think you are a weak candidate for engineering, then you might be better indicating another concentration.</p>
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<p>Oh, didn’t know that - thanks for the clarification!</p>
<p>Are you in any activities that reflect the mindset and teamwork for STEM? Robotics, math-sci team, etc?</p>
<p>dodgersmom, I think qualified female engineering applicants are rare enough that they are in demand at all colleges. Same with computer science. </p>
<p>And by qualified – that’s where the activities that lookingforward mentions plays a role.</p>