What if I decide to switch my major
I have been brainstorming common app prompts and started writing a snippet about what inspired me to love animals and want to possibly pursue a career as a vet. How good my topic is isn’t really what I’m concerned about.
I am concerned that if I write about wanting to be a vet and get into whatever school that it would be weird if I decided to switch a major. I have a passion for animals but If I decided I wanted to pursue a career as a medical examiner would that be weird and unprofessional to colleges? Thank you
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So first of all Why is the main essay a why this major one? It should be personal insight and show who you are as a person. (Can talk about a sutation with animals but shouldn’t be about desire to be a vet.
In regards to the actual question it doesn’t seem wierd if I remember correctly the stats show about 70% of people switch majors before enrolling in college. If you do that is totally okay to switch majors just make sure the school permits it as quite a few have special procedures to switch majors. Cal St Poly has restrictions among others
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@DebaterMAX is right - the Common App essay can be about your love of animals, and can mention that you want to be a vet, but it doesn't need to focus too heavily on your career goals, as you'll likely need to write a "Why This Major" essay for some of your schools (you don't want overlap). Take a look at your essay prompts and plan your topics accordingly as a portfolio.