<p>I was wondering how the intended fields of EA applicants might affect RD applicants. Harvard’s admissions process is focused on “building a class”, so might rises in EA intentions of humanities, engineering, math, etc give RD applicants geared towards Biology and Social Sciences better chances?
[895</a> admitted through Early Action | Harvard Gazette](<a href=“http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2012/12/895-admitted-through-early-action/]895”>895 admitted through Early Action — Harvard Gazette)</p>
<p>Straw grasping. Beyond some obvious sci/math, theater, music folks who were admitted — H knows people are very likely to sample before finalizing their majors.</p>
<p>You can’t “game” your chances by saying you’re likely going to major in X versus Y.</p>
<p>Plus, it’s hard to say if the regular decision pool’s intended concentrations will reflect those of the early action pool. Your best bet is to put whatever subject you’re most interested; odds are that will mesh well with the rest of your application.</p>
<p>Okay, I’m interested in humanities, so that is reassuring.</p>