<p>The common app asks applicants to specify a major. Generally, I want to major in economics/political science. However, one of the schools that I am applying to has a specific econ/poli.sci/philosophy major that I would select if I attended. Another school also has a university-specific program that I am interested if. I can't select "other" and then type this in because no other schools have these.</p>
<p>The common app is generalized and your specific schools know that. Mostly they just use it as an idea to know what you prefer. You'll be admitted/rejected based mostly on your academic potential -- not whether you list you are an Econ or an Econ/PS major. Don' t worry about it</p>