We have a daughter who is applying for admission to TAMU for the fall of 2023. In order to be considered for admission, she must select a first and second choice major. I understand some majors are more selective, i.e. the colleges of engineering and business. She is currently interested in a career in speech pathology and we were advised a major in communications or public health would provide the best foundation to apply for graduate school for this career.
My question is whether selecting communications as a first choice and general studies as a second choice may give her a better chance of acceptance into the university. We learned public health only accepts around 500 students each year which will limit her chances. She is not top 10% but has a what I consider a very solid academic record and extracurricular involvement. She attends a small college preparatory high school with only 85 kids in her graduating class.
My question is whether selecting communications as a first choice and general studies as a second choice may give her a better chance of acceptance into the university. We learned public health only accepts around 500 students each year which will limit her chances. She is not top 10% but has a what I consider a very solid academic record and extracurricular involvement. She attends a small college preparatory high school with only 85 kids in her graduating class.