[nyc88]

I want to "major" in Premed, but I didn't take any advanced math and science courses. Do you think this will hurt my chances of getting accepted to my top colleges? My top choice is NYU. Should I declare myself as a biology major or something and change it to Premed when I get accepted? It's deceivng, but I want to get into my first choice...

[liljewelz]

Biology is probably your best bet.

[ronmexico]

I don't think schools are overly concerned with whatever major you put down, especially since most people change their mind at least once.

[cyberfruit]

You should probably go with Biology. You can always change your mind (most do).

[Eddie]

Sometimes, the major affects your decision.
My friend applied ED to Barnard with below average stats and got in.
Her major was architecture (they don't even require a portfolio).

My intended major is Japanese/East Asian Studies, which is a bit uncommon, so I'm hoping that works in my favor. One less poli-sci major, eh?

This post has been edited by Eddie: 30 December 2005 - 07:04 PM

[g-yo]

I don't think schools are overly concerned with whatever major you put down, especially since most people change their mind at least once.

I think they are, because, well for a doctor at least, it takes A LOT of money to make one doctor. Some hundred thousand dollars +??

Anyways, if you didn't take that many great Science/Math classes, maybe going for a Bio major then changing it would be good?