Second choice majors

[Anonymous]

So my DD selected second choice majors at a few schools (wisco and UF). She wants business ultimately although the second choice is semi related and interesting. I think it's science of consumer behavior.

If she gets in under the second choice but is still able to apply as a business major to the business school, is that the same as being admitted pre business and applying like at Many other schools that aren't direct admit. I'm wondering because none of her top choices are direct admit. One she's in as intended business. Other she was deferred and waiting but I'm worried now she will get her second choice. Maybe she would love it. Who knows.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the schools.

You said "none of her top choices are direct admit."
It means your kid need to compete for a spot once your kid gets into the college.

Degree of competition is also vary by schools.
You need to look at each school, and also see if 2nd choice major is ok in case can't get into business major.

[Anonymous]

That's why my kids eliminated most of the schools with non-direct business major.

No need for an additional layer of risk and stress.

[Anonymous]

She's direct admit Indiana and maybe Ohio
In UGA but pre business. They don't have direct admit but I don't think it's very hard

Waiting on Wisconsin for direct admit, pre business or second choice or rejected. They do have direct admit so makes it harder later I assume.

She doesn't want Indiana sadly. Even though Kelley amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's why my kids eliminated most of the schools with non-direct business major.

No need for an additional layer of risk and stress.

Smart. Wish we did but too late

[Anonymous]

I would want to know what Science of Consumer Behavior is. Is it Psychology or not? Sounds like Home Economics and/or Marketing.

I'm not a fan of putting confusing/ambiguous things on resumes. You want matching keywords on digital searches.

Market Research is a very interesting business-adjacent field that I have experience with...but I can't tell if that's what this either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would want to know what Science of Consumer Behavior is. Is it Psychology or not? Sounds like Home Economics and/or Marketing.

I'm not a fan of putting confusing/ambiguous things on resumes. You want matching keywords on digital searches.

Market Research is a very interesting business-adjacent field that I have experience with...but I can't tell if that's what this either.

It actually sounds more interesting than business As she is into marketing and psychology vs say- accounting. But who knows -

https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/human-ecology/consumer-science/consumer-behavior-marketplace-studies-bs/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would want to know what Science of Consumer Behavior is. Is it Psychology or not? Sounds like Home Economics and/or Marketing.

I'm not a fan of putting confusing/ambiguous things on resumes. You want matching keywords on digital searches.

Market Research is a very interesting business-adjacent field that I have experience with...but I can't tell if that's what this either.

It actually sounds more interesting than business As she is into marketing and psychology vs say- accounting. But who knows -

https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/human-ecology/consumer-science/consumer-behavior-marketplace-studies-bs/

Looks like a good major except that it's under the college of human ecology(likely a bit disadvantageous to business) and name of the major is non-traditional.
If going that route, I suggest adding data science minor. At Wisconsin, looks like it's data science certificate
https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/statistics/data-science-certificate/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would want to know what Science of Consumer Behavior is. Is it Psychology or not? Sounds like Home Economics and/or Marketing.

I'm not a fan of putting confusing/ambiguous things on resumes. You want matching keywords on digital searches.

Market Research is a very interesting business-adjacent field that I have experience with...but I can't tell if that's what this either.

It actually sounds more interesting than business As she is into marketing and psychology vs say- accounting. But who knows -

https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/human-ecology/consumer-science/consumer-behavior-marketplace-studies-bs/

Looks like a good major except that it's under the college of human ecology(likely a bit disadvantageous to business) and name of the major is non-traditional.
If going that route, I suggest adding data science minor. At Wisconsin, looks like it's data science certificate
https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/statistics/data-science-certificate/

You would do that over just trying to apply to the business school or you're saying do this if she doesn't get in to the business school or ends up liking the second choice? This all seems super annoying. My friends son in the same boat.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would want to know what Science of Consumer Behavior is. Is it Psychology or not? Sounds like Home Economics and/or Marketing.

I'm not a fan of putting confusing/ambiguous things on resumes. You want matching keywords on digital searches.

Market Research is a very interesting business-adjacent field that I have experience with...but I can't tell if that's what this either.

It actually sounds more interesting than business As she is into marketing and psychology vs say- accounting. But who knows -

https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/human-ecology/consumer-science/consumer-behavior-marketplace-studies-bs/

Looks like a good major except that it's under the college of human ecology(likely a bit disadvantageous to business) and name of the major is non-traditional.
If going that route, I suggest adding data science minor. At Wisconsin, looks like it's data science certificate
https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/statistics/data-science-certificate/

You would do that over just trying to apply to the business school or you're saying do this if she doesn't get in to the business school or ends up liking the second choice? This all seems super annoying. My friends son in the same boat.

Clarifying I meant trying to get into the business school second semester or sophomore year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would want to know what Science of Consumer Behavior is. Is it Psychology or not? Sounds like Home Economics and/or Marketing.

I'm not a fan of putting confusing/ambiguous things on resumes. You want matching keywords on digital searches.

Market Research is a very interesting business-adjacent field that I have experience with...but I can't tell if that's what this either.

It actually sounds more interesting than business As she is into marketing and psychology vs say- accounting. But who knows -

https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/human-ecology/consumer-science/consumer-behavior-marketplace-studies-bs/

Looks like a good major except that it's under the college of human ecology(likely a bit disadvantageous to business) and name of the major is non-traditional.
If going that route, I suggest adding data science minor. At Wisconsin, looks like it's data science certificate
https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/statistics/data-science-certificate/

You would do that over just trying to apply to the business school or you're saying do this if she doesn't get in to the business school or ends up liking the second choice? This all seems super annoying. My friends son in the same boat.

Clarifying I meant trying to get into the business school second semester or sophomore year.

So I guess the question is

LIke Wisconsin veriy much and the alternate major is not bad at all, so go with Wisconsin
(try for Business school, but it's fine if can't make it)

VS

Go with a school with direct business acceptance

Only your DD can decide, and need a lot of research.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I would want to know what Science of Consumer Behavior is. Is it Psychology or not? Sounds like Home Economics and/or Marketing.

I'm not a fan of putting confusing/ambiguous things on resumes. You want matching keywords on digital searches.

Market Research is a very interesting business-adjacent field that I have experience with...but I can't tell if that's what this either.

It actually sounds more interesting than business As she is into marketing and psychology vs say- accounting. But who knows -

https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/human-ecology/consumer-science/consumer-behavior-marketplace-studies-bs/

Looks like a good major except that it's under the college of human ecology(likely a bit disadvantageous to business) and name of the major is non-traditional.
If going that route, I suggest adding data science minor. At Wisconsin, looks like it's data science certificate
https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/statistics/data-science-certificate/

You would do that over just trying to apply to the business school or you're saying do this if she doesn't get in to the business school or ends up liking the second choice? This all seems super annoying. My friends son in the same boat.

Clarifying I meant trying to get into the business school second semester or sophomore year.

So I guess the question is

LIke Wisconsin veriy much and the alternate major is not bad at all, so go with Wisconsin
(try for Business school, but it's fine if can't make it)

VS

Go with a school with direct business acceptance

Only your DD can decide, and need a lot of research.

Yes or a school like UGA where she is in and it's not direct admit for anyone so it's easier to get in the business school there. (Vs Wisconsin where people DO get direct admit, therefore making it more competitive)

[Anonymous]

Does major really matter THAT much at some of these state schools? As long as they are able to take business classes and/or get certificates from various schools? I know Ross and others it's worth it, but trying to see if she gets into a top choice but with another major and/or risk of NOT getting into the business school, how much that matters...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's why my kids eliminated most of the schools with non-direct business major.

No need for an additional layer of risk and stress.

+1000

There are plenty of excellent schools where everything except nursing is non-direct admit. And it's easy to get into majors/switch. You simply need to take the entry level courses and get a C or better. There are many where you can even switch into engineering/CS, you just need to take Calc 1 and 2 and get C or better or take CS101 and Data structures and earn a C or better.

Easy to remove the layer of risk and more importantly STRESS. Why would you want your kid attending a school where they might not get to major in what they want? Why would you settle on a major?

In reality, nursing is typically direct admit because they are strict 4 year programs, where if you don't start fall freshman year you won't finish, and also, they have limited lab space/clinicals/space in courses. But otherwise, there is no need for that. My own kid switched into business (from health sciences) after freshman year and they graduated on time in 4 years. Only had to take 3 courses over the summers (chose that vs overloading, which was also a possibility)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's why my kids eliminated most of the schools with non-direct business major.

No need for an additional layer of risk and stress.

+1000

There are plenty of excellent schools where everything except nursing is non-direct admit. And it's easy to get into majors/switch. You simply need to take the entry level courses and get a C or better. There are many where you can even switch into engineering/CS, you just need to take Calc 1 and 2 and get C or better or take CS101 and Data structures and earn a C or better.

Easy to remove the layer of risk and more importantly STRESS. Why would you want your kid attending a school where they might not get to major in what they want? Why would you settle on a major?

In reality, nursing is typically direct admit because they are strict 4 year programs, where if you don't start fall freshman year you won't finish, and also, they have limited lab space/clinicals/space in courses. But otherwise, there is no need for that. My own kid switched into business (from health sciences) after freshman year and they graduated on time in 4 years. Only had to take 3 courses over the summers (chose that vs overloading, which was also a possibility)

thanks, but I'm confused by your post. You said +1000 to the PP but then said how easy it is to switch at many of these schools. I totally agree direct admit is so much better BUT at the same time, the kid also has to love the school, vibe, location, etc. Business isn't that unique or specialized...