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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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. [/quote]

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.

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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. [/quote]

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.

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