<p>I'm an undergrad going into my Junior year. I am double majoring in Spanish and International Studies. Because I entered college with a lot of AP credits, I will be graduating next June. I would like to pursue a Master's in Political Science. But, for a few reasons, I'm starting to doubt my chances of getting into grad school. </p>
<p>A lot of my classes for my International Studies major come from my AP credits and the classes I took while studying abroad. Therefore, I have no idea how I can get recommendations from professors. Would it be okay to get recs from of my Spanish professors, even though I'm going for Poly Sci?</p>
<p>Also, will the fact that I didn't major in Political Science impact my chances? A few of the courses toward my International Studies degree are in Poly Sci, but I didn't take them at my home university.</p>
<p>If things look bad, should I reconsider graduating in three years and go for adding Poly Sci as a third major? I can't stay in school unless I add a third major.</p>
<p>Okay, a few things:</p>
<p>Congrats on getting through so quickly! You are experiencing a common malady of the expedited-undergrad - a quick degree does not always look like a quality degree!</p>
<p>In general, AP courses (and such) do not matter when they are used for freshman/sophomore level classes, general education credits, BA requirements (for schools that have them), or for an unrelated minor. HOWEVER, no grad program is going to look favorably on AP credits used to fulfill Junior+ courses in major.</p>
<p>In order to get in to grad school, you will definitely need strong LOR’s, and should have some undergraduate research experience as well. When you add this to the AP issue, I would recommend that you stay for the extra major (or minor?). During this time, get your PoliSci courses in and rock them, find a way to get in on some research, and start cultivating relationships with prospective letter writers - more than just getting an A in their class. Considering the brief time you have spent, and assuming the added cost would be minimal, this seems like a good idea.</p>
<p>If you cannot or do not stay in, it would seem you are not in a strong position, but there is always a chance.</p>
<p>By the way, International Studies to Political Science should not be a problem.</p>
<p>You can also consider a Master of Public Policy (MPP) or Master of International Relations (MIR) degree. Those are the standard professional degrees. A Master’s degree in Political Science is not that marketable.</p>