<p>First, it goes without saying, but don’t just check the box for some “unusual” major because you think it’ll get you in.</p>
<p>To add to the above list, the most popular majors can also be broken down in wider categories this way:</p>
<p>Social Sciences: 28%
Engineering: 14%
Interdisciplinary Studies: 13%
Biology: 7%
Computer and Information Sciences: 6%
English: 5%
Psychology: 5%</p>
<p>(Source: <a href=“http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3387&profileId=7[/url]”>http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3387&profileId=7</a>)</p>