Will my major affect my chances at admission?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Florida State University
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<p>I'm finally at the final steps of perfecting my essay and resume. Unfortunately, my English teacher made a comment that hasn't left my mind ever since- she suggested I DON'T major in psychology (my chosen major). She said this because it's such a popular major, it won't really stand out. I told her that I'm looking into neuropsychology specifically, and she said to instead major in a science (biology) and follow the path to neurology. </p>

<p>I've already submitted the first part of the application, so I'm already seen as a psychology major. Now that I'm approaching the moment of sending in my complete application, I'm very nervous and scared that just because of my major, I may not even be properly looked at, or perhaps since I'm not a super genius student with 2400s I won't get accepted. I don't want FSU, or any university, to think I'm only majoring in psychology because it's such a popular major and looks simple. I know it's not. I have a passion for psy and dream of pursuing a PhD or PsyD. Not just a simple BA. </p>

<p>Any advice please?</p>

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<p>My opinion would be to major in something like statistics then double in psy or engage psy in grad school.</p>

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<p>I don’t think it matters for programs that don’t have a secondary application (auditions, portfolio submissions, etc). </p>

<p>You would probably do well to double major in Psychology and Biology if you want to go into neurology.</p>

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<p>According to the FSU admissions website, they do not consider your chosen major.</p>

<p>“In addition to the academic profile, a variety of other factors are also considered in the review process. These include the written essay, the rigor and quality of courses and curriculum, grade trends, class rank, strength of senior schedule in academic subjects, math level in the senior year, and number of years in a sequential foreign language.”</p>

<p>Don’t worry about your major. Just make sure the criteria that FSU actually looks at is proficient. (You do not need an SAT score even remotely close to a 2400 to get into FSU)</p>

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<p>Some majors, like computer science, are limited access. So, your major does matter in the sense that they may have limited space.</p>

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<p>No. You’re a freshman (I’m assuming) so you’re most likely going to be taking general classes anyways.</p>

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<p>Keep in mind that no one is formally admitted to their respective college (and their major) until they get to roughly Junior-year standing, although some colleges may be a bit different (such as Business and Communications). </p>

<p>With Arts & Sciences I got my welcome email to the college when I hit 58 credits. You technically are not a member until then, I believe.</p>

<p>It’s why I don’t think the major really matters. Keep in mind that changing majors after you get admitted can be as simple as getting 1 form filled out, but that for some majors you will have to jump through hoops to do it.</p>