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@a21sca_
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 • 3 years ago •
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Will applying to a school that is less known/popular for my major increase my chances for getting into that school?
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Hi,

I am majoring in Biology and I’m doing college searching. I know for example a school like Stony Brook has a lot of its students in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, but what if I applied to a school that is less Biology major focused and has around the same acceptance rate as Stony Brook. Will my chances increase if I apply to a school that is less popular in my major?

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@Anupam
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 • 3 years ago

Yes in case of competitive schools

Btw in case of LACs answer is no

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@a21sca_3 years ago

thank you!

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