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Stay in the major that fits your interests and where you can perform strongly unless you have a separate reason to switch.
Consulting firms do not require a business degree for generalist roles. They recruit candidates from engineering, sciences, humanities, and many other disciplines.
Build business familiarity through case prep, electives, clubs, internships, and reading. A strong non-business candidate is generally better positioned than someone who switched majors only to look more consulting-like.