When I worked for UT, I received this question perhaps more than any other; answering it is complex. The official line and what I was required to tell future applicants is that all majors are equally competitive. But it simply isn’t true.
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Yes.
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It is discouraged to seek a major change during the admissions process, and for good reason.
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Just as an interview assesses the job applicant as a whole, so goes college admissions. I would encourage you to think of each application item, not as distinct parts, but pieces that form a larger puzzle.
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Mostly, UT wants you to apply and not ask any questions. If you ask in person, this is why you often get vague, incomplete, or contradictory answers. When I worked in admissions, I was hamstrung by what I could or couldn’t say.
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Your second choice doesn't really matter.
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