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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, why do you think that having a major is so fundamental at this stage? [/quote]

I think one reason is that selective colleges have gone nuts and make it sound as if kids all have to have national awards in their chosen field of study when they apply.

The current and former college admissions people who go on Quora and College Confidential and talk about what kids need to get into MIT or Harvard these days are creating unhealthy, inappropriate expectations for good students.
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I agree that unhealthy expectations are being created (though have a different take on the “by whom?” question).  That said, what the most selective colleges are looking for is NOT prior commitment to some field of study.  They’re looking for evidence that applicants are the type of people who are passionate, disciplined, and ambitious.  It’s more about personality traits (setting your own agenda, following through, having high standards and being able to meet them).  The assumption is that if you have that mentality, you’ll apply it to whatever field you choose to pursue.[/quote]

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