<p>I just finished high school and Im going to the NYU college of arts and sciences next year. I was told I didnt need to go to an undergrad business schools and that as long as I get great grades, grad schools will gladly take me. What about majors? If I major in something that is interesting to me but not something I plan to further pursue, will I be at a disadvantage when applying to Wharton for instance?</p>
<p>Basically, how can I set myself up to get into Wharton, or something similar, considering the situation I am in (freshman at NYU CAS)? </p>
<p>The way I see it, for undergrad, I have two options:
1. Take various courses here and there in cosmology and bio, (basically whatever interests me, in combination with one major (what major would give me best chance?).
2. Double major in two things that pertained to my intended discipline more. Since I would be double majoring I wouldnt be able to take some of these other classes I find fascinating, but thats a necessary cost. Ill have plenty of time to teach myself when Im retired. </p>
<p>Also, I have done an internship on the trading floor of a hedge fund for about 4 months. I might have the opportunity to do more interning here. Does this look awesome? Should I continue doing it whenever I can?</p>