<p>Hey! So, I have a dilemma where I am trying to decide between whether I want to pursue a double major in Economics (BA) and Political Science, or go into the Foster School undergrad program and do Finance. I'm looking to get an MBA down the road, so which path do you think would give me the best chance for getting into a good one? I go to the University of Washington in Seattle.</p>
<p>PolySci/Econ Pros:
-Interested in both subjects, might consider Law School
-Probably can get higher GPA
-Offers more varied education than getting a business degree and then an MBA</p>
<p>PolySci/Econ Cons:
-Employment opportunities not as plentiful?
-Foster is a decent Business school</p>
<p>Finance Pros:
-Career related
-Job Prospects probably higher
-Foster more prestigious than Econ/Poly Sci programs</p>
<p>Finance Cons:
-Lots of Business Majors
-Essentially get two business degrees (BBA and MBA), which seems like a waste
-Harder to get good GPA</p>
<p>I think what it is going to come down to is GPA vs job prospects. I don't know which path to go honestly. Any help</p>
<p>MBA = high GPA, high GMAT, good job after school</p>
<p>Score a 700+, have a 3.5 and above and go into a blue chip career (IB, Google, Start up, TFA, something out of the normal) and you will have a good shot at getting into a top 10 school. </p>
<p>They are not looking for normal people. Be above average and you will do fine.</p>
<p>The question that you have posed indicates that you may not know yet what you like, e.g., poly sci/econ and law school are very different from finance. The first priority is determining what you like to do. </p>
<p>Top MBA problems are not all alike. Some programs are the equivalent of a general business degree while others offer considerably more specialization. A general MBA program (e.g., Harvard or Darden) will add little to your existing knowledge base if your undergraduate degree was in business, e.g., finance or economics. The general MBA programs are better for those with backgrounds in engineering, sciences, or liberal arts. Keep in mind that the top MBA programs often expect you to have a fair amount of post graduate work experience prior to admission (4-6 years is best).</p>
<p>I would say, since you’re in a dilemma, go with economics, as it will leave you with more options and the grading does tend to be easier.</p>
<p>I would also recommend that you consider computer science, as people often look over it and it is actually probably the best major for getting into MBA programs.</p>