How important is indicated major to admissions chances?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It matters a lot, especially if your demographic is not common in that field of study - I am good friends with an adcom at Penn and she said especially if you are Asian for example but show a real interest and passion for History or Classics, it separates you big time from the other million asians that indicate Wharton or Stem as their interests.

OP here. Thanks for sharing this, it's very helpful. DD happens to be Asian actually so she fits this description well.