Jewish studies major this cycle?
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Anonymous
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I’m looking for advice on what your kid did to be successful Jewish studies major in the past. Is there backlash to this major or any AO bias against the major?
Is anyone part of application nation this cycle? Can you tell me what Sara Harberson is suggesting with regard to disclosing your Jewish identity and indicating an interest in studying Jewish studies? Also interested in studying religion as a Minor perhaps (attended religious school so have a unique perspective). Not looking at the most elite schools, but schools like Tulane (ED), U-Miami, Wisconsin, CU-Boulder. Open to other college suggestions as well. |
Anonymous
| Go to Brandeis |
Anonymous
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I think it's important to consider what your child wants to do after college.
If there were no career considerations, my kid would potter quite happily all his life, comparing and contrasting war machines and weaponry through the ages (writing a little monograph on the relative merits of the ballista and trebuchet)... but he realizes that's perhaps not the most marketable occupation, so he's doing International Affairs instead - with emphasis on strategies of war and modern security polices. |
Anonymous
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Please answer the question - I’m looking for her to “apply as this major” (not necc major in it)….likely minor.
Need to know how it will be received? Esp given ECs are filled with Jewish identity. |
Anonymous
| Have you considered a yeshiva? |
Anonymous
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Ummm … OP did not ask about career prospects for their DC.
OP asked about admissions. Specifically what advice SH and others have been giving about whether highlighting one’s interest in Judaism is a bad idea this cycle. We’re interested in this topic, as well. |
Anonymous
| I would look at IU to add to your list. They have Yiddish as a language and a variety of related courses. |
Anonymous
Wow! I hope your kid has better manners than you. |
Anonymous
What could this thread possibly do for you? You’re gonna tell her to stop being Jewish or something? |
Anonymous
Are you people insane? I was a Jewish Studies minor in college because I found the classes interesting. Went on to a T14 law school and a career in BigLaw. Just a reminder that college can be about education and personal development, in addition to career preparation. Both/and … not either/or. |
Anonymous
It's a little unethical, OP, to apply for a certain major knowing that you might not actually pursue it. Is it because you think admissions will be easier, because the popular opinion is turning against Israel and you think there will be less interest in that major? Please clarify your motives here. |
Anonymous
OP's first post only mentioned a major, PP. And then she came back and said this was only for admissions, and the student might actually do a minor. So which is it? It does matter. And the subterfuge stinks a little. |
Anonymous
I’m not the OP, but I’m interested in grounded advice about how this interest will be perceived by AOs. Our concern is that AOs will DISCRIMINATE against students who show an interest in Jewish studies or ECs because of all the drama on some campuses with Trump administration’s response. The fact that you think we’re somehow trying to game the system to advantage is truly baffling. Our concern is the exact opposite. |
Anonymous
Excuse me, but you asked for it by literally wanting to declare a MAJOR, all the while thinking your kid might minor. What else are we supposed to think???? This is how a lot of kids try to game the system. If you are afraid of backlash at the admissions level, then you could declare a minor. But the best solution would be to apply as undecided, since most colleges in the US allow this, and once safely in, declare whatever major and minor your kid wants. If your kid doesn't actually know what they want, this is also the most honest solution. |
Anonymous
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^, sorry, I see you're not OP.
So, you don't know OP's motives here. |