Is it any easier to be accepted if applying into a particular major?

Catwin
Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:55:56 +0000

I’m intending on applying into environmental policy and I’m not so sure that it is a popular major. I was curious that if applying with it would perhaps increase my chances of admittance – of what little that might be. I’m afraid my chances are most likely null, but I’m still going to apply anyway and hope for the best.

My GPA is 3.05, 3.15 weighted.
I live in California.
Filipino background.
27 ACT
SAT: 680 CR, 580 math, 650 writing. Retaking in October.

APs: Literature, Bio, World History
Honors: US History, Bio, English 1-3, Physics, Science 1.

EC:
100+ Hours in volunteer work (Interact/Octagon/Local library)
Freshman class secretary
News editor of the newspaper (junior year)
Advanced choir (senior year)