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Note, however, that intended major does matter for UCB admissions.

That only applies to certain specified STEM schools and programs. For applicants to Letters & Science, the major is not considered. See http://admissions.berkeley.edu/selectsstudents

Due to student demand, selectivity varies among Colleges, and—in the College of Engineering—among majors; for example, it is more difficult to gain admission to the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences major than to the Mechanical Engineering major.

For applications to the College of Letters and Science and Natural Resources no consideration is given to the indicated major in the review process. However, for the professional colleges of Chemistry, Environmental Design, and Engineering demonstrated interest in the major is also taken into consideration.