<p>I'm a new freshman at GW trying to make some decisions about my academic future. I'm coming to the Parents Forum because I know that I would appreciate input from the parents. I know that I want to major in Political Science (Public Policy Focus), but I know that I also want to pair this with another major and a minor. I've come to learn that I absolutely love both Economics and Philosophy, so I would want to major in either with the other being a minor. I am also in the Honors Program.</p>
<p>I know that I ultimately want to end up at a top five law school, and I would like some prestigious internships under my belt as well, but I would also like to have options for employment if I do not ultimately end up at law school. I know that my GPA and LSATs will be the ultimate factors for law school, but I would also like some solid preparation. I was wondering what one could do after college with a Political Science (Public Policy Focus) and Philosophy degree with a minor in Economics or a Political Science (Public Policy Focus) and Economics degree with a minor in Philosophy? And if I go to law school, would my undergraduate studies have any substantial effect or benefit on the fields of law or types of firms I could enter?</p>
<p>If anyone had any suggestions, they would be appreciated. Thank you.</p>