Double Major - is it worth it?

nonelitist
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:47:53 +0000

I don’t think a political science degree will help you get into MBA school. I think work experience is more valuable for an MBA, frankly. And it helps you save money in the process. Then again, the job market stinks right now and finance is not exactly a hot topic with the meltdown on wallstreet. But whatever.

Some schools a double major doesnt mean a double B.A. It only means that you get one degree, but your transcript shows you have met the requirements for both majors to completion. More often what you see is a single major and a double minor, less time involved and less expense, but accomplish largely the same thing.

Of course, there will always be kids who try to outdo even the busiest squirrels in the oak tree. I was at WashU for a tour with my D a few years ago and this nutty (pardon the pun) tour guide who was more hyper than a squirrel on caffeine said about 100 times, “I am a triple major!” It was such a turnoff. I wanted to ask her, “what are you going to be doing dear? Taking three jobs at the same time and living in three different communities?” But I bit my tongue. WashU it should be noted has NO core requirements so you work on your major starting from the gitgo as a freshman.

But I digress. WashU is a phenomenal school, I might add.

It also depends on your financial situation. Again, I would suggest graduating on time with your classmates, getting a job lined up and doing that for a year or two, and then apply to the MBA program of your choice. Good luck.