Is Econ Necessary for Consulting?
Is an econ major necessary to go into a job in consulting? Right now I'm leaning torwards a Poli Sci major with some introductory econ level classes under my belt. How will I fare
Is an econ major necessary to go into a job in consulting? Right now I'm leaning torwards a Poli Sci major with some introductory econ level classes under my belt. How will I fare
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u could get a major in flower decorating at a top school and i think you'd be okay (if this is from a non target, its probably better to have a strong major though)
need great gpa + internships + leadership + networking
in all seriousness, i think micro/macro econ is probably good for the cases, but its honestly not needed- it might even be nice that you have a different view coming as a poli sci major
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