<p>I think philosophy would most definitely work for banking. I’ve met several bankers/analysts who were philosophy majors (very bright guys).</p>
<p>I guess what I’m trying to say is you should pick a major that is analytically rigorous. Haas can be very rigorous and technical if you choose the right courses. Of course, if you’re just taking marketing and human factor classes, you’re not going to get the same analytical rigor as a corporate finance class. But you can make bus. ad. as rigorous as you want.</p>
<p>I know grades and lsat scores are important. But seeing the larger picture, college is a time where you really want to bulk up your intellectual chops for the future. Its going to be your last best chance at really refining your analytical abilities that will serve you for the rest of your life. You can waste it away by taking mickey mouse classes to boost your gpa, or you can really challenge yourself and rise to meet it and really develop intellectual skills that will serve you well in law school or business school. Its hard work, but it will pay off. Spending 6 months to a year preparing for the lsat does not compare with 3 yrs of developing those skills in an analytically rigorous major.</p>
<p>My 2 cents. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.</p>