<p>I'm in kind of a rush so I'm going to need to make this post somewhat brief. My first semester of college, I did very poorly and did so-so in my GE classes. However, once I declared my major, I started to become a lot more interested in the material and my grades improves. I'll probably be graduating next spring with a BS in Economics from Univ. of Oregon. I've taken taken math through Calculus 2. My overall GPA is between a 2.9-3.0, but my major GPA is around a 3.2. I enjoy Economics, but I'm not sure if I want to make a profession out of it (definitely not interested in pursuing a PhD). I have taken some Finance classes, so maybe that will help me get a job if I decide not to go to graduate school immediately after college. In the longterm, I'd like to get into some kind of consulting position (very broad, I know).</p>
<p>What are some solid schools (not top 25), that have solid programs in these fields that I may be able to be admitted to?</p>
<p>Here are a few schools that I am considering (please tell me if I have a realistic shot at these schools)
Arizona State
University of Arizona
University of Colorado (I'd love to go here)
University of Texas (probably a reach)
University of Wisconsin (see above)
University of Washington
Ohio State
Santa Clara
UC Irvine
UC Santa Cruz</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>@ NoLongerWorried</p>
<p>If you want to get into consulting, you should probably work first after graduation. This is especially true if your true ambition is to get an MBA which requires years of post-college work experience. What kind of consulting are you interested in? Most of the top firms are extremely competitive. Check out the local/regional consulting firms for internships and full-time jobs. If you don't love economics, don't pursue a PhD in it.</p>
<p>It does sound like a Master's in Econ would not be the right route to go.</p>
<p>What is your opinion about a Master's in Finance? An MBA?</p>
<p>What are my chances of being admitted to these schools?</p>
<p>You are at the boarderline for non top 25 accredited MBA schools. They require a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in your major field. However the average GPA is usually much higher of accepted students. In my University it is 3.76. </p>
<p>It depends how you do on the GMAT. The hardest part for students is the math section of the GMAT. Since you majored in Econ (hardest social science) and have done math up to Cal 2, I think you are good. </p>
<p>Econ majors tend to do well in business. </p>
<p>I would say go for the MBA with an accounting or finance concentration.</p>
<p>Do not do a masters in accounting or finance. Do an MBA with an accounting or finance concentration. There is a big difference.</p>