<p>I'm currently a rising sophomore at Stanford trying to figure out what to major in. I can't decide between law or business school, and I was under the impression that an econ major is better suited for going into business related endeavors than say an english or history major. However, econ is also harder to get a high gpa in than those other majors at Stanford, and law school is largely about the gpa, regardless of one's major. Thus, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how much of an advantage (if any at all) one receives from majoring in something like econ if one chooses to go to b-school and/or seek jobs in banking, consulting, etc. Thanks for your advice.</p>
<p>undergrad major will matter much less than your work experience. being at Stanford, you can major in underwater basket weaving and still get a business-focused job upon graduation if you have the passion to go through all those interviews and can answer the question of "so you're an ___ major, why do you want to work in this industry?"</p>
<p>I wouldn't worry about your major so much as your grades and your plan to get employed senior year.</p>
<p>@ Vissanik</p>
<p>Major in what you love. If your aim is to get an MBA, do well in your major (anything) and demonstrate proof of leadership and management in your jobs after college graduation. Business school admissions value leadership and project management skills from a diverse range of candidates, even liberal arts majors.</p>
<p>I agree with all the responses so far and also offer this advice: if you want to get into b-school, do nothing more than get a high GPA at Stanford, and a decent job after graduation. If you want to DO WELL in b-school, take the harder road of majoring in economics AND get a high GPA (with a good job afterward). Remember, it's not just about checking the box, it's about learning something along the way.</p>
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