<p>I'm applying ED and was wondering if applying to the BME major would weaken my chances of getting in to arts and sciences.</p>
<p>My understanding is that decisions for those applying to the BME major are first made by the admissions committee, and then the applications for those who are being offered admission to the university are forwarded to the department for its separate decision on admission to the major. Assuming that is correct, the answer to your question would appear to be no.</p>
<p>Thanks for the answer!</p>