What is CAS looking for?

<p>Is it looking for well-rounded applicants or applicants with a specific passion/interest? Or would you say both are equally fine?</p>

<p>Probably the latter. They want a well rounded class that is preferably filled with many “pointy” students. Both will work, though.</p>

<p>Okay, just wondering because it says that “Applicants must have a strong commitment to the liberal arts and sciences”. So, it made me think that they want students who have interests in math and humanities.</p>

<p>Good question…I’ve always been under the impression that CAS is looking for students who are well-rounded in academics. For example, I’m an English major and love writing, but I also love science. math, and literally every subject in the world (except chem :p). </p>

<p>Like the first poster said, the importance is a well-rounded class. A class of well-rounded individuals is boring compared to a class with physics majors, business majors, pre-med majors, writing majors, etc etc. Although, that’s not to say that you should be proficient in other areas while still showing a passion. (So get good grades in English even if you want to become a math major)</p>

<p>Ah, okay just wondering because my ecs are pretty much all STEM-related, but I’m more interested in CAS than COE. I’m not sure if I should spend the summer of my junior year trying to diversify my activities or continuing with STEM (already found some to do).</p>