The section on the application platform dedicated to indicating desired professional fields allows institutions to understand applicants’ general academic and vocational direction. For example, an applicant might select “Engineering,” “Medicine,” or “Business” to signify their preliminary focus.
This component provides colleges with valuable insight into the prospective student body’s collective aspirations and individual inclinations. This information can inform resource allocation, program development, and recruitment strategies. Historically, such indicators were gathered through supplemental forms or essays; their inclusion in the main application promotes standardized data collection.
