<p>It's a long way off for me, as I am only a senior in high school. Next year, i'll be attending the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. Business is truly my passion in life. The past four years, I have been a member of a business magnet program at my high school and I am sure that this is the road I want to take. I'm particularly interested in corporate finance. I plan to major in finance and managerial economics & strategy. </p>
<p>My first question, then, is should I minor in Spanish or Math? Both interest me a lot, but I'm not sure which one will be better for the future.</p>
<p>Secondly, Stanford has always been my dream school. I was rejected early action as an undergrad this year, but I plan to dedicate the next few years of my life to getting into their business school. I know I shouldn't set my mind on just one school, but even if I don't get in, the things I would have to accomplish to have a good chance to get in would help me a great deal, anyway. I have an internship lined up for some time over the next four years with a professional sports team in St. Louis. Nevertheless, what else should I focus on at WUSTL and post-graduation in order for me to have a good shot at Stanford?</p>
<p>All input is appreciated!</p>
<p>Take some math classes if you would like to major in finance/economics. It helps to have good analytical skills.</p>
<p>For your Stanford MBA, it is possible. But you first need to make sure you have good work experience. Getting into a big consulting or IB after Olin, or starting a new business, or getting some international exposure will help you in your MBA application. Most top MBA schools prefer someone with 4 to 6 years work experience.</p>
<p>Win an Olympic gold medal.</p>
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<p>wow..... you're in HIGH SCHOOL and worrying about MBA?</p>
<p>Geese.... It's just tooo early.</p>
<p>As for minor, do whatever that interests you.</p>
<p>How do you get in? First, graduate from high school. Second, enjoy college. Do well. Take classes that interest you. Learn about yourself and your strengths and weaknesses. Get a high score on the GMAT. Apply for jobs that excite you. Work for a few years and do well. Impress your boss. Be a team player. Then ... finally, apply to business school. Assuming that you are only 16 or 17 right now, it will probably be at a minimum another 6-7 years before you are even applying to b-school. It's important to think about your future, but try to take advantage of all of the opportunities that you will have in college as a first step.</p>