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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would have encouraged DC to play the "intended major" game more strategically  - pick a major in the college you want that isn't as popular (e.g. for a girl, choose chem or physics instead of bio) and then just do what you want once you're there. Obviously doesn't work for schools that direct admit to a major.[/quote]

I've read applications. Readers look for classes and extracurriculars that support the proposed major.[/quote]
Of course they do. This only makes sense if your actions back it up.[/quote]
but I have heard that you should show you have varied interests, so if you are a CS major, they want to see that you also were in some arts club, or something like that.  Now, you are saying that they want to see if you joined the CS club?[/quote]

Sure, varied interests are nice, and they can show involvement and dedication. Some schools, but not all, may specifically be looking for those well-rounded kids. But there's a sense in college admissions that many schools are now looking for "spiky" kids, who have deep interests in one area and put time and dedication into it.

For schools that admit by major, and particularly for "impacted" majors (with limited enrollment) such as CS, I'm guessing they'd prefer seeing students who have spent additional time on CS activities.[/quote]

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