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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All of these decisions made me realize most of the kids who got in declared obscure or "easier" majors. I feel bad I didn't know about this loophole as this is my first kid.

He declared business for all! Feeling so dumb. Has gotten into some good schools and deferred at others.

But deferred at top choices.   One school he is waiting on is TX. If he's denied which I expect, he can appeal.   Would it make sense to appeal to change his major to Econ? He's doing well in it and enjoying.  Or is it better to just stick w business at another school?

I guess the allure of TX for many is McComb?[/quote]

This is not exactly true. Yes, most kids accepted did not declare business (unless Babson) because most schools are comprised of a variety of majors. The schools don't want all business majors. Also,  it is misguided and arrogant to think other majors are "easier. " Would your kid really thrive in fine art or pure math or writing or music? Those are all tough. I can't believe you are considering dishonesty over this. Your kid did not demonstrate that he will add enough to tge class to warrant admission.  If he wants to do something,  he should win some awards or gain an achievement to update his app. Not lie. That is ridiculous.  Also, there are plenty of great schools.

My kid did get into a top school in amajor with overabundant applicants -- engineering.  But, they also had excellent ECs and awards in stem and arts. And, they spent a lot of time on essays and had great grades and test scores. And, they had things lined up to update apps if they didn't get in early. [/quote]

Some kids have quite strong secondary interests… maybe not as singularly focused as your kid but there’s value in that too.

If it’s strong enough of an interest to be a minor or co- major, I don’t think it’s disingenuous at all. [/quote]

Then they should list that second, if it's truly secondary.  If it's really strong, then first is fine too. But, OP's kid clearly wants business, and now she is trying to game it. Itls this the same OP who posted "so sad" thread? It's a bit much. There are a lot of great programs. [/quote]

Confused - what's a bit much?  Who's sad?[/quote]

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