does intended major make a difference in chances?

glassesarechic
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:03:32 +0000

As long as you’re not applying to an entirely separate school (ie, engineering or nursing), it will make very little difference, if any at all.

The exceptions:



you’re applying to one of their smaller programs and have shown interest in that subject area with your activities and achievements.



or

you’re applying a program they’re specifically trying to cultivate a reputation for (ie, the sciences at Yale)