<p>I want to minor in Philosophy or Political Science but I’m unsure whether these will make me look competitive for a good graduate program. Someone suggested I minor in Math because “grad schools love STEM students”. </p>
<p>So, any advice on what to do?</p>
<p>My goal is to get into a great graduate economics program (MIT is my dream school lol) and specialize in development economics. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I think a math minor is PERFECT for econ, especially if you’re aiming for MIT</p>
<p>@redrising8 - Math is not my favorite subject but I can do it. Thanks!</p>
<p>Some form of engineering might be good as well–even if you don’t end up using your specific field of engineering, there’s a certain thought process that is taught which could be helpful (especially in the more quantitative branches of Econ).</p>
<p>Computer science, finance, math, and something in business could all be good minors.</p>
<p>What kind of graduate school?</p>
<p>Economics PhD programs are math and statistics intensive, so math and statistics course work including linear algebra, real analysis, calculus-based probability, and calculus-based statistics are typical preparation for economics PhD programs. If your economics department offers mathematical economics options, these are typically the better choices for preparing for economics PhD programs.</p>
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