text: urgent really need help, college application should major agree with personal statement? i am applying to the university of california, but in general, should ones major qualify with his personal statement. for example, i am putting middle eastern studies to get easy acceptance in the university. but, all the courses and the extra activities i have done are all science revolved. so, should i mention what my focus is on and what are my true ambitions. or should i just stay away from this. because for me to truly shine than i would need to mention this on my applications. also, i cannot put any other major. thank you for the help!  extra info: ap's taken 3 all science classes tutored in chemistry and biology lab assistance for 3 years volunteered in clinic and hospital in my opinion, you should not lie about your intended major.  however, in your personal statement, you should indicate your interest in both the sciences and in middle eastern studies. (if it is true that you have interests in both areas.)   regardless of the major you will eventually choose, you are still seeking admission to the college of arts and sciences in the universities to which you are applying.    whoever gave you the advice to lie about your eventual major is not a reliable (or truthful) person.   finally, if it is true that you do have some interest in middle eastern studies, then you should certainly mention this in your personal statement, and in your application.  candidates with interests in more than one field (both hard sciences and humanities or social sciences) are generally seen as more well-rounded than candidates with just one focus.