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nbsoftware

Transfer Major Selection

Hello!

I know transfer admission at JHU is dependent on spots being available in the (up to 2) selected majors. My interests are somewhat interdisciplinary and could be fulfilled in multiple majors -- I am wondering whether it is possible to know which majors are generally over/under-enrolled so that my application does not get unnecessarily rejected if I pick a poor combination of majors.

Specifically, I am interested in the neurobiology & behavior, especially as it relates to mental health disorders. I am wondering which of these majors are typically over/under-enrolled: cognitive science, behavioral biology, and neuroscience?

I am also double-majoring in a Near Eastern Studies adjacent field at my current uni and would like to major or minor in this at JHU (this is NOT my primary reason for transfer) -- is it a good idea to list this as my second major, given how small the major is? Thank you!

Posted Feb 14, 2022, 8:17 PM UTC

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jhrg19•

Neuroscience is crazy popular, and I see a lot less people in cognitive science and behavioral biology (I've never met a behavioral biology major). Now, I don't know how that compares to the number of open spots in the majors, but I would guess that you would have better luck if you don't put down neuroscience. Again, I don't actually know anything about admissions or official statistics, I just know from personal experience that there are a ton of neuroscience majors.

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nbsoftwareOP•

Thanks! I looked at the CogSci and behavioral bio majors, and they actually are really in line with my interests.

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Guess-Think•

For some reason, there is a crazy amount of people who were admitted as Neurosci in my transfer cohort. Perhaps, the major is too popular that it tends to have more space and more traffic (people switching out). I'd say go for it if it is your first choice.

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nbsoftwareOP•

Interesting! Thanks for your input!

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King_of_Underscores•

Cog sci is definitely one of the less full majors but it looks like it js rapidly gaining popularity. Behavioral is probably the one that has the most openings.

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