<p>Firstly, I hope this is the correct forum for this kind of question. Anywho, a little about me: I am a rising college Junior working towards a B.A. in International Relations with a minor in Economics. My GPA is a 3.4 overall, 3.6 in major. </p>
<p>My problem is that I really have no clear idea as to what I am supposed to do to effectively establish my career in terms of education. I'm hoping that some of you members can point me in the right direction or clarify any misconceptions that I may have.</p>
<p>Here's what I know: I would love begin working towards a career that involves politics and business, such as consulting. In the future, It is my life goal to work my way up through the ranks of elected public offices. I know that internships are the best way to get a foot-in with consulting firms and all other workplaces. So far, I have completed a congressional internship in Washington, D.C., and (completely changing gears here) just finished working as a project manager/accounting assistant for a catering venue. I absolutely loved working as an intern for my congressman. </p>
<p>I have thought of four possibilities for what I can do after college:
1. Take the LSAT, go to Law School
2. Two-year Army ROTC program
3. Get a Job, GMAT two years later, Business school
4. Go straight into work</p>
<p>Now, all of these possibilities have issues. I will begin with taking the LSAT and GMAT. I'm a very confident individual, but I know that I am not particularly "smart" in the traditional way, as I lack the ability to think simply and put problems in their simplest forms. In other words, I overanalyze almost everything which in turn increases my anxiety and the time it takes for me to solve the given problem. Needless to say, unless I train myself to stop overanalyzing problems, I will not do well on either the LSAT and GMAT based on time constraints, significantly reducing my admission potential. </p>
<p>The ROTC program has its obvious drawbacks, such as loosing quite a bit of the college experience, being locked into the military for about 7 years, and limited job market after service. However, college is paid, admission to grad school <em>might</em> be easier, and in my desired line of work, military personnel seemed to have a leg up. </p>
<p>Finally, going straight into work with a B.A. isn't what it used to be. I'm under the impression that grad school has turned into a necessary asset and I am worried that if I decide not to pursue a masters, I will be doing myself more harm than good. </p>
<p>What do you members think? Can you advise me based on what I've written? Any advice is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Thank you in advance!</p>