I want to go into the field of politics after college, such as being a congresswoman or Secretary of State. Dream big, right? Which combination of majors/minors would be most beneficial for me? Thanks.
Option 1:
Major: Political Science and Economics
Option 2:
Major: Political Science and Economics
Minor: International Relations
Option 3:
Major: PS and IR
Minor: Econ
Option 4:
Major: PS and either IR or Econ
Minor: Communications
Option 5:
Major: PS and either IR or Econ
Minor: Philosophy
What is your SAT math? Economics can be fairly quantitative.
What subjects do you enjoy the most? Your GPA will follow your enjoyment, and my guess is you won’t become S of S with a 3.2 unless your last name is favourable.
What college are you attending? It might make more sense to go with the best programs/departments that your college has to offer.
Are you heading to grad/law school? If you’re planning on law school, for example, poli sci won’t set you apart from the crowd. You’ll be just another ball cap at a monster truck extravaganza.
I haven’t taken the SAT, but my ACT math score is a 25 or 26 without studying (I’ve only taken it once). However, my Reading and English scores are 35 and 32 respectively. You’re probably right; Econ would probably not be a strong suit. But what about minoring in it? I feel like I should have a strong grasp of that area if I want to go into politics.
My favorite subjects are English and U.S. History.
I’m planning to apply Early Action to Georgetown, but if I’m rejected, I would like to attend either American or George Washington; schools with strong IR programs and have connections to internships in D.C. IR/PS may be the way to go.
I’m unsure about grad school. But if I do, you’re recommending that I shouldn’t major in PS because it’s so common, correct?
Thanks for your input 
Major in History…minor english. But that is just me hoping future politicians learn something!
I agree that mostly you need to consider location.
Econ minors have largely the same math as the major. You should have a strong understanding of economics, as a politician, but there will be years to learn what you need. I’m with @HRSMom, it would be nice if future politicians had a better grasp of the lessons that history teaches, along with a heavy dose of moral philosophy. Old school.
PS majors are the largest group to write the LSAT by threefold over any other major, and it’s not because it prepares you very well for the LSAT. IR majors do much better on the LSAT, oddly enough, but I suspect that the PS average is dragged down by all of the lower aptitude law school and political wannabes gravitating toward the PS major as though their future depended on it.
I’d vote for some combination of history, philosophy, English, foreign language.
It doesn’t matter what you major in. Think about it: do you know the majors of any of our current national or your local state or city level politicians? Most people don’t.
Barack Obama majored in political science, as did Hillary Clinton. Mitt Romney majored in English. Scott Walker dropped out of college. Jeb Bush majored in Latin American studies and became fluent in Spanish. George Bush majored in history. Dick Cheney majored in political science, and Al Gore majored in government. Elizabeth Warren majored in speech pathology and audiology. Kirsten Gillibrand majored in Asian studies; Ron Paul majored in biology; Rand Paul majored in English and biology (but left Baylor early to start his MD at Duke).
So basically…you can major in whatever you want, so any of your combinations will work. I do want to say that at most schools, a double major and a minor might be difficult to complete - you also need general education requirements and electives. You’ll want a broad liberal arts education - something that will enable you to read widely and analyze and dissect modern-day issues that plague people, and come up with solutions. You’ll also want to participate in activities that build your communication and interpersonal skills. Lots of future politicians run for student government, participate in Model UN, or join groups like the Young Republicans or Young Democrats.