2007-01-26 08:12:25 · 7 answers · asked by lirael1019 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If I wanted to major in Biology, are my chances better or worse than someone who majors in something else?
2007-01-26 08:13:28 · update #1
My recommendation is to go into college "undeclared" it's the easiest way to get into college and after your first year you can change your major anyways. This way you know you will be guaranteed a spot in your major your second year...if you keep good grades and guaranteed a spot in the school you would like to attend. Its a much easier way to go. Most freshman and sophomore classes you take normally will not be geared toward your selected major anyways. Some will but not all...there are certain classes you have to take as a freshman or sophomore in college. Good luck i hope this helped
2007-01-26 12:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mike T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above answers are mostly correct, but there are a few more things you should know.
If you are a Chinese-American student who plays the cello and wants to major in biology, you are in direct competition with any other Chinese-American students who play the cello and want to major in biology. Colleges today want a diverse crowd of students. If the college you want to attend is very popular among biology students, then you may be putting yourself at a slight disadvantage by applying as a bio major, because you will be competing against lots of other similar people.
Take Tufts University, which has a totally fantastic premed program. Lots of science people want to go to Tufts for that reason. So some top college counselors recommend that, if you apply to Tufts, you don't declare the biology/pre-med major in your application.
The other thing is that the major you declare should match your highest SAT II scores. If your SAT II Science scores are low, you shouldn't apply as a science major.
2007-01-26 08:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by lotf629 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only schools of engineering do. Normally you have to specify that you want to major in any type of engineering and fulfill the requirements specifically for that department in the university.
This even includes biomedical engineering. Pretty much anything with engineering in the title. You will probably have to have taken calc in high school. Or be very very good in math in general.
2007-01-26 08:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because athletes convey money right into a school. A 4.0 scholar with a 2400 SAT score who isn't an athlete does no longer fill football stadiums or basketball arenas. faculties evaluate ability scholars in accordance with how a lot money they are going to convey into the college, for the period of enrollment or ad an alumnus.
2016-10-17 03:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main factors are your GPA, school club participation, athletics and letters of reccomendation. However a major does come into play when it is outlandish and highlighted..like say..nuclear physics..other than that..just another drop of gravy on the potatoes..sorry
2007-01-26 08:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Blind Sighted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they only take into consideration your GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and extracurricular activities. They just want to make sure that you will be successfaul at your college education before they extend you an invitation to study at their school
2007-01-26 08:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the program/school you're applying for. Probably not if you're just applying to the general program though.
2007-01-26 09:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by nyanks27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋