University of Washington of Seattle choseing a major

[CamelDude]

How to pick the admission. Also, on my mail, there is a pre-physical sciences above my major slot. What does that mean? And how do I pick biology as a major? If so, what are the steps?

[EatwillBAux-K]

You just apply as a bio major in common app

[b_r_um]

You’d apply to the biology major after you have enrolled at UW. All spelled out on the website.

Does the major I list on my freshman application affect my chances of admission?
NO. We do not use your intended major (or lack thereof) in the decision about admission to the University.

When do I choose a major? At the UW, students are not required to select a major until the junior year. That means time and flexibility, although some majors take more preparation than others. Relax – you’ll hear lots more about this at Advising and Orientation in the summer before school begins.

http://admit.washington.edu/QuickAnswers/Tag/28?keys=major&qa_type=All

The admission process to the biology major is explained here:
http://www.biology.washington.edu/Academics/Undergraduate/Admissions

[CamelDude]

if the requirements are usually completed after the enrollment, then what would be the practical to enroll competitive course such as biology. Also, what are the experience of enrollment in competitive course? Thanks.

[b_r_um]

If you want to know how competitive a major is, your best source of information would be the specific department.

[CamelDude]

1. Have a minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA for any supporting course work in Chemistry, Physics, Math, Biology or other courses intended for use in the Biology major that are complete at the time of application.

Are those the courses complete in high school, or as a undergraduate? Just asking.

[b_r_um]

In college. “At the time of application” means at the time you’re applying to major in biology, which would usually be in your second year in college.