<p>I'm still undecided about if I want to be an engineer or scientist. In Princeton Admissions, is it more competitive, if you apply as an engineer?</p>
<p>Most students change their major at least once during their four years of college. That’s why Admissions asks for your intended major, but does not hold you to your choice once accepted.</p>
<p>Undecided means undecided. If you are seriously interested in engineering, then write the engineering essay, but don’t also check the undecided box. Write the essay and under Academic Interests, write: engineering, math, and physics (or whatever you are interested in). </p>
<p>Will writing an engineering essay increase your chances of admission? Yes, no, maybe – it really depends on what you write about and how your application stacks up against everyone else’s who is also applying with an interest in engineering.</p>
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<li>Engineering requires a physics or chem subject test. </li>
<li>Engineering requires another essay.</li>
<li>I highly doubt picking on or the other school will make a difference. </li>
<li>Switching from engineering to ab or vice versa is really easy at pton.</li>
<li>I got into princeton as undecided so I highly doubt they care for major. </li>
<li>Make your app as true to you as possible and they will see your sincerity. </li>
<li>Don’t stress over details about how to make yourself competitive. </li>
<li>Have fun with your app.</li>
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<p>I think I’m definitely interested in Engineering than science, but I think my engineering essay isn’t that good compared to my other essays. </p>
<p>I’ve sent in my subject test scores because they were pretty good, so if I choose to check the box I’m fine.</p>
<p>I’m just debating if it would be more advantageous to just apply as science and ditch the essay</p>
<p>Both the BSE and the AB programs are extremely selective. I highly doubt that it creates much difference in terms of which is easier in gaining admittance, especially given the ease of switching majors after admittance. As noted in other posts and threads (beyond the question of academic preparedness), the main question is, “Where is your passion and vision?” Your EC’s, rec’s and essays should work together to create a picture of an individual with a sense of purpose and identity. As AZOG11 pointed out (amongst other great points), authenticity is key.</p>
<p>If you feel as though your engineering essay will help Princeton get a better picture of what you want to accomplish/create/achieve with a Princeton education, then I would say write the essay. I was weak in some areas and I think part of the reason I was accepted is because of my engineering essay.</p>