<p>Is it negative to have your major undeclared? It just seems like everyone else knows EXACTLY what they wanna do (i.e., “I want to do the Jerome Fisher Program with an emphasis in chemical engineering!!!”), but all I know is that I want math or science, and I don’t even know what science. I’ve done research in a lot of fields, and I like them all. UGH</p>
<p>Maybe you should apply undeclared and write one of the essays about your deep interests in chemical engineering, your experience with research, how your open and willing to take advantage of: a variety of majors/fields and all the opportunities at Penn. I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing that you don't know what you want to do. However, it always helps to know what field you want to major in so Penn can get a sense of you and your desires.</p>
<p>So is your question about applying to SEAS or SAS? If you know you want math or science I should think you might consider SEAS.</p>
<p>Why do you think I should aply to SEAS rather than SAS? I was thinking SAS because if I wanted to major in a pure science, or math, then it'll be in there.</p>
<p>I'm not doign chemical engineering; that was just an example of someone who knows exactly what they're doing. I will probably be something like Chemistry, Physics, etc. (Pure science).</p>
<p>Hopefully they know my desires and interests from my research experience (it's kind of my hook, if it is a hook).</p>
<p>I have no idea what your science/math interests are. I only mention the two schools. SAS is great.....and if you want pure science it is all there.</p>
<p>Does it hurt to be undeclared though? I could put something like math, physics, or chemistry, but I really do have no preference.</p>
<p>Not at all. A Penn admissions officer that visited my school said that "the most common major for freshman students is undeclared, followed by 'I changed my mind.'"</p>
<p>don't worry :)</p>
<p>Put it this way.......it only hurts if you then decide on a program that required early commitment.......Huntsman etc. For most students who declare a major.......change is the usual posture.</p>