<p>so i've been doing a lot of reading on this forum, and i've learned that engineering and the sciences are really competitive here. but i've seen at least a couple say that economics is as competitive as engineering and biology or chemistry. someone said a 3.45 gpa is actually fairly difficult to attain.. is that valid? </p>
<p>also, how often are there double majors in economics and business while graduating in 4 years? (i'll be trying for haas) i assume the two have many overlapping classes, but i've heard with the recent financial crisis, many students need to stay longer to complete their double majors.</p>
<p>i ask because i'm currently deciding between usc, wustl, and berkeley. i'm already guaranteed a double major in economics AND business at both usc and wustl, but neither at berkeley.. while i think i will be a pretty good student at cal, i don't want put up with so much risk at berkeley when i have security at the other two. i can get a much higher gpa at usc, and probably a decent one at wustl.. what are your thoughts?</p>
<p>finally, can you guys take the time and give me your thoughts for deciding between the three? thanks a lot!
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You just need a 3.0 to get into Econ, so it’s not that bad :)</p>