Liberal arts major applying to B-school

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>Early on in my college career, I assumed that applying to business school meant that you needed to have completed an undergraduate curriculum in economics. Thus, I felt a sort of pressure to major in economics because I knew I wanted to attend business school in the future. I ended up taking a few courses in the economics department, and those classes, by the time I completed midterms and final exams, really killed my GPA. Afterwards I found out that, although it might be advantageous to pursue a major in economics, it's not a requirement. </p>

<p>I need your help! What are my chances?</p>

<p>C-, International Economic Theory
C, Macroeconomic Theory & Analysis
Pass, Introductory to Economic Theory
Pass, Financial Accounting</p>

<p>Major GPA: 3.7, Cum. GPA: 3.22
Ivy League undergrad student
Regional studies major
Fluency in an Asian language
Under-represented minority, Black
Female</p>

<p>If I'm not an economics major or minor, what can I do to enhance my business school application? if I did poorly in my economics courses, do I still have a shot at getting into a top business school? I still have three/ four semesters left in school. What can I do to steer the admissions committee away from dwelling too much on my bad grades in economics? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Take as many quant-based courses as you can and Ace them. Also just to let you know, you GPA isn't that important for MBA admissions. Quality work experience and leadership potential along with a respectable GMAT score are much more important.</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks.</p>

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<p>I don't think economics courses would be a good indicator of business school success at all. Our economics department wasn't even in the college of business, and I'm not sure if it normally would be. People coming from non-business and non-engineering backgrounds are generally at an advantage I think. Just do great on the quantitative section of the GMAT.</p>