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<p>Note that pre-medical studies can be done alongside any undergraduate major, although those which have a lot of non-overlapping requirements (e.g. engineering other than chemical engineering or bioengineering, performing art and music, architecture) may be tight on the schedule space for that.</p>
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<p>It is not always true. However, some things to consider:</p>
<p>a. Some colleges and universities are strong in some subjects, but not others. A very undecided student going to a “lopsided” college may have to transfer if s/he decides on a major that the college is weak in. However, if the student has a general area of interest (e.g. humanities vs. social studies vs. science) or a list of possible majors, then that can make the selection of colleges and universities in this respect easier.</p>
<p>b. Some majors have long prerequisite sequences that must be started in the first semester to avoid delaying graduation, so a student considering such a major needs to follow the major plan immediately. On the other hand other majors can be started a few semesters later without delay. For example, if a student is considering physics and history, following the physics major plan is essential from the start, but history courses usually can be “sampled” for the first year to determine interest without having to follow a specific plan.</p>
<p>c. Some schools admit students by division (e.g. arts and sciences, engineering) or by specific major. In many of these cases, changing division or major may be difficult if the target division or major is more popular.</p>