Does major matter?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>If i wanted to apply for engineering at UC Davis would it be harder then if i were to apply undeclared? I also was wondering how important the essay is. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.4( yes i know its bad hoping to get a 4.0 this semester)
SAT:1800(gunna retake it and hopefully get above 2000)</p>

<p>keep in mind my school is top 30 in ths U.S and 4th in CA so its very hard/competitive.</p>

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<p>If you have a lot of math/science EC’s, do well in math/science classes, etc., apply for engineering. If not, go undeclared. I don’t think UC Davis is particularly picky.</p>

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<p>Essay is definitely important - it could make or break your application. </p>

<p>Does major matter? Yes and No.
Schools don’t admit students because of their intended majors. For example, they aren’t going to admit an intended philosophy major because they need more philosophy majors in their school. </p>

<p>However, it could add perspective/ more insight into what the person likes/their goals, whether they’ve taken advantage of opportunities in their interest etc. etc. </p>

<p>For example, if someone said they intended to become a history major. Had a great SAT II history score and marks on transcript, mentions reading history books as a hobby, started a history club among other things (non - history based) - they’ll probably think “this person seems to really have an interest and make some time for their passion in history - they’d probably be a fantastic addition”. </p>

<p>If someone who intends to major in engineering is getting Cs, Ds, and their lowest marks in science and math classes, doesn’t convey no interest in math/science outside of the classroom - admissions might question how much work and effort the student puts towards things they claim they enjoy/interest them. </p>

<p>Get what I’m saying?
Generally speaking, engineering, is quite hard to get in to.</p>