Importance of majors in Ivy schools

[ucbalumnus]

@compmom

I don’t think it is always smart to pick a college based on expected major (this is not in response to the OP, who doesn’t seem to be picking anything based on actual interest). Kids change so much at this age. I think it is good to choose a school where options are open for any interests that might develop.

For a student who appears likely to change majors or who is undecided, choosing a college where the possible majors of interest are not restricted or capacity-limited majors with high admission requirements (i.e. it is easy to change majors, assuming that one takes and passes the prerequisite courses for the desired major) makes sense. I.e. not choosing based on a specific major, but choosing based on the ability to choose any major of possible interest.