<p>Current HS Senior; applied to many schools as an economics/finance major, and/or second-choice political science major.</p>
<p>My profession of choice would be investment banker/something in the banking field/finance.</p>
<p>Anyhow, later in my life (30s) I'd like to run for Congress/Senate (been my dream since childhood).</p>
<p>If I'd like to get into politics, would it be smarter to major in poli-sci-> get a law degree-> linger around as an attorney/work on K-street->run for Congress?</p>
<p>Or do you think I'd be fine as someone who's worked in business + MBA?</p>
<p>The vast majority of Senators and I believe Congressman as well have law degrees, whether they were "lawyers" prior to politics or not.</p>
<p>Any opinions would be greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance!</p>
<p>I’ve researched this before, and I’ve found that for most people in Congress, they have previously been lawyers. So just think about the kind of major you’d enjoy… moreover in the humanities department. Choose something that you’re good at… whether it be history, political science (but there’s a running joke that poli-sci majors can never make good politicians), philosophy, etc… But really, if you want to go into business, go ahead.</p>
<p>I’d suggest majoring in economics/business and minoring in polisci in UG and get a JD/MBA after that. You gotta know the law if you wanna be a lawmaker!</p>
<p>May I ask a simple question? On your list is either an IB or a politician. Motivation for IB, I’ve seen, deals w/interest in high salary, high pressure jobs.</p>
<p>Good politicians come from those with devotion to service, community and causes. IMHO, poor politicians who are stuffed shirts, arrive there out of a motivation to be in charge.</p>
<p>I worry that for you, it’s the latter. You say you dream of being a senator. But do you equally dream of serving tirelessly for others?</p>
<p>Thank you for the responses! I’ve definitely considered majoring in Econ with a minor in Poli-Sci or double-majoring in both if possible.</p>
<p>@T26E4, one must make money in order to get their foot in the door to enter politics. Either that, or some really good connections. For your information, my two heroes are John and Bobby Kennedy, two of the wealthiest men in America at the time who devoted their lives (well, Bobby at least) to making the country, if not the world better for everybody.</p>
<p>Also, I’m interested in the IB/Finance field BECAUSE it is such a high-pressure field. How could one possibly manage the entirety of a nation if they cannot manage a few accounts?</p>
<p>Own a car dealership or sell insurance - that way you can continue to draw a salary from your own business while you campaign.</p>
<p>Polisci is a waste of time. Pay attention to real people with real problems and be willing to work with people who are different from you to reach broad goals designed to help others.</p>
<p>Law school does not require any particular undergraduate major. Presumably, having strong thinking skills in both the quantitative/logical side (math, philosophy, etc.) and the qualitative/humanistic side (humanities) would be helpful.</p>
<p>If you wish to be a politician, it certainly would help to have a basic understanding of the many subjects that politicians have to deal with, such as economics, political science, statistics, science, psychology, history (including military history), philosophy, religious studies, etc… Politicians who know too little to fact-check what lobbyists tell them do a disservice to the people they claim to represent.</p>