<p>Well I apologize for my lack of knowledge in this then. I just remember reading about an intended major in an obscure field helping an applicant. I’m fairly certain there is a section in “300 secrets high schools don’t tell you, and parents don’t want you to know” that says since so few students major in classics, that expressing it an your intended major greatly increases your chances. I will also contend, however, that that particular book is <em>extremely</em> hyperbolic, so I don’t know… </p>
<p>And for clarification, I didn’t exactly mean ppl haven’t practiced bioarchaeology for a long time, but simply that it has never really been considered a major field in anthropology until about 20 or so years ago. Then again, I could be wrong. </p>
<p>Also, I know a lot about bioanthropology and have fieldwork experience 
Not just a little something I’ve learned in high school. In addition, my cousin majored in anthropology with archaeological studies, and I have learned a great deal from him. Furthermore, extensive job shadows have taught me an enormous amount about the field. I hope to publish something within the next two years, but we’ll see. </p>
<p>ANYWAY, this clears up my question a little. Thanks for the responses.</p>