<p>I would strongly advise you to choose a major (even in L&S) that RELATES to a passion/goal you describe in your essays. 90%+ of the other applicants to UCLA/UCB have similar if not better stats than you. Thus, as others have said in this thread, the real deciding factor will be the essay: make sure you describe how a few, important ECs have shaped you as a person, created a long-term goal or passion, and possibly foster a positive impact on UCLA/UCB’s campus.</p>