<p>hey,</p>
<p>i was accepted ED to the college of arts and sciences, and im starting to think about what im gonna major in. a double major in gov’t and econ and the possiblities it can bring are attractive to me…but i have some questions:</p>
<li><p>does completing the double major in 4 yrs require substantial AP credit?..is it possilbe to complete it in 4 yrs w/just calc AB and AP U.S gov’t & politics?</p></li>
<li><p>is double majoring in gov’t and econ a killer of your social life?</p></li>
<li><p>i heard that if you take the combination of courses, you can get concentration in internation relations; is that true?</p></li>
<li><p>i know there isn’t a “good” major for law school…but law school is something i wanna look into…how would a gov’t/econ double major affect my law school admissions if i choose to pursue it?</p></li>
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<p>i dunno if this is the best place to be posting htese questions…but if you have any insights…i’d really appreciate them. or if you know anyone who might…please let me know.</p>
<p>Thanks!!!</p>
<p>yeah you'll be fine it's a good choice. I'm music/econ and i'm doing fine socially.</p>
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<li><p>no, look at the department websites and see the required courses for each major: you'll be fine.</p></li>
<li><p>absolutely not, many students double major.</p></li>
<li><p>no idea...that might be for ILR; someone else will know better.</p></li>
<li><p>it surely wouldn't affect your situation negatively. i personally think that's a good background for pursuing law...lots of legal issues in govt, lots of analytical things in econ, lots of writing and argument forumlating in both...</p></li>
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<p>PS: nice username</p>
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<li>It would look good, but there is a catch. If it gets too hard and your grades slip, you can be hit pretty hard. Be careful!</li>
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<p>^That goes for any major. If you don't do well in undergrad you shouldn't expect to be accepted to Harvard Law. </p>
<p>As far as gov't in relation to law, it can not hurt you. Any law school you ask will say "there is no such thing as a 'perfect pre-law degree.' " They will also tell you to pick something you enjoy and are interested in so that you do well. They will then go on to tell you that you must do a lot of writing, as that will help you IMMENSELY in law school. A lawyer who can not express himself is NOTHING!! I have researched law schools, talked to attorneys, and emailed law schools to see what they say in regards to "pre-law" undergraduate study. They all have given me some rendition of the aforementioned qualities which will help you overcome the law school admissions process.</p>
<p>I am planning on going to law school (As of right now, anyway... As gomestar stated, many undegrads change their plans) and have done a lot of research. If you want to talk, private message me on here or on AIM my screen name is pnoonan2010. I am not on AIM too often, but I get on when I have the time. Also, my email is <a href="mailto:pnoonan2010@yahoo.com">pnoonan2010@yahoo.com</a>. </p>
<p>I hope some of this helped.</p>
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<li>Many of the courses you can take to do an IR concentration overlaps would overlap with your econ/gov courses, so it would be easier for you than someone doing, say, physics major.</li>
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<p>ah! that was my idea! i felt so original..</p>
<p>but yeah, gov/econ/IR are meant to be.. it's like this big puzzle of requirements coming together.</p>
<p>And AP credits don't do much for doulbe majors b/c the requirements alone get you near the 120 req. credits w/o the "elective" (aka useless) AP credit</p>