Is Carnegie Mellon good for undecided students?

Carnegie Mellon is a great fit for a student who is sure of the program that they want to study. CMU has unique educational programs and a lot of niche programs exist in different schools and colleges throughout the university, but there is no “undecided” program.

Should I apply to UC Berkeley undeclared?

Many students are undecided about their major and there are options in three of Berkeley’s colleges to be “undeclared”. While the College of Engineering offers undeclared as an option, we recommend that applicants select a major if you know for sure your intended major.

Does the major you choose affect admission at UC Berkeley?

UC Admission Information – Major-Specific. Most UCs do not consider majors when making admission decisions. Generally speaking, all majors within a college or school are equally competitive.

Is it easier to get into Berkeley undecided?

Yes, Berkeley admits by major; however, some Berkeley colleges admit their students as undeclared until they meet the criteria for declaring a major. Yes. It is much harder to get into the school of Chemistry and school of engineering.

Does Carnegie Mellon apply to undecided?

One of the biggest decisions students will make during their four years at Carnegie Mellon for their bachelor’s degree is what they will declare as a major. All Dietrich College students enter into the university undeclared, with the exception of Information Systems majors.

Can you switch majors at Carnegie Mellon?

In general you can. But it depends which program you want to switch into. Anything in CFA is extremely difficult to switch into because of the course sequencing and difficulty of getting admitted in the first place. Switching into a primary CS major is also extremely difficult.

What does it mean to be undeclared major?

Enrolling with an undeclared major indicates that you have not yet chosen your major and are currently exploring your options. Most Shorelight universities allow international students to study with an undeclared major for at least one year, or two academic semesters.