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Let the Sandworm slither enlightenment.</p>
<p>A significant majority of people who post on this thread are applying to the the business school this year. Why does that matter? Simple: they’re competing against you. Unfortunately, and naturally, they will use any measures necessary to remove a qualified student from the selection pool, including to advise that you apply for economics. With your application out of the equation, the probability of them being admitted rises ever so slightly; but, a rise is a rise. This is economics, and it’s a gnarly force. It’s Us and Them.</p>
<p>As for addressing your question: the decision must be made by one person. It’s you. </p>
<p>Take your sample size. You can attend Cal as an Econ major (with a high probability), attend Cal as a Business major (with an unknown probability), or apply to Haas and be rejected (1- the probability you’re admitted). Statistics is quite useful, I’d say.</p>
<p>Just remember: Risk=Reward; and everyone’s risk taking level is unique to him/her. </p>
<p>The games have begun.</p>
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