<p>I wrote economics as my major in my UMD app, but now, as a girl, I’m wondering if I should have written computer science. I did mention in the short answer questions that computer science and mathematics are my other top academic interests. </p>
<p>Will this affect my chances for a merit scholarship? I am an out-of-state student from Michigan. </p>
<p>Short answer, no. </p>
<p>For incoming freshman, merit scholarships are determined primarily by stats with heavy weight on standardized test scores. </p>
<p>Of course, there are additional scholarships available within certain majors based on gender, but they are not based strictly on merit if that is what you are looking for - you must demonstrate financial need along with earning the merit, and you typically are only eligible to apply after you matriculate (so most are not for freshman).</p>
<p>Thanks, maryversity. That makes sense! </p>