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What should I do for college applications if I just switched from Physics to Neuroscience as a prospective major?

Over the summer ( a couple days ago), I switched paths from physics to neuroscience. But I never took AP Biology or AP Chemistry. I will be entering senior year next month, taking AP Physics 2, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics as my STEM courses. I only took AP Psychology just last year. Should I apply as a physics major and switch to neuroscience in college? Or are there other suggestions?
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Rachel’s Answer

It depends! Some colleges admit students into pre-majors when they apply (mine did), but most will admit you with or without a declared major. If your university weighs your acceptance with your declared major as a factor, then do what makes the most sense based on the credits you have. But keep in mind that you also aren't expected to have this all figured out right now (most students change their majors +5 times!) and there are always college courses you can take in biology or chemistry if need be. If you really can't decide, apply as undeclared. Otherwise, apply in the major you want and it will get sorted out once you start enrolling in classes next fall.
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Brien’s Answer

I entered college as a computer engineer, never having even taken ANY physics courses in high school, let alone any programming courses. If you think you want to go to school for neuroscience, then by all means, start with neuroscience. I do not believe you do yourself any favors by starting with physics if you've already made the decision.

You will have a closer relationship with the advisors in that major, and they will help you if you feel you need help in the courses you haven't yet had.
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Joseph’s Answer

Wow such great majors and needed in today's bio industries. My suggestion is simple, which subject provides you the most excitement. This is a win win situation. I will add that the current job industry, because of the SARs virus effect, neuroscience is huge and offers of opportunities across the globe. So again, take a look see in some Science forums and/or Science news articles to get a fill of what you are really interested in.

Good luck
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Stephanie’s Answer

Did you take biology and chemistry? Did you do well in those classes? If yes, when applying to college, I would put neuroscience down as your intended major, since that is what you want to do. Also, many high schools do not have AP Biology or AP Chemistry (mine didn't), so colleges might not put as much weight on whether or not you took AP, but how well you did in the class you did take.

With that being said, some colleges make it very easy to switch majors, especially within the first 2 years as those tend to focus more on the "general education" classes that would be easily counted towards multiple majors. So even if you end up changing your mind again after applying to colleges next year, you'll be just fine.
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